#878AC4 Hex Color
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This unsaturated indigo brings a cool, grounded presence to design projects. It evokes a sense of structure and orderly wisdom, making it a great choice for meditation apps or luxury branding that needs a calm touch. With a muted appearance that mimics twilight, the hex code for this shade is #878ac4. It creates a balanced look in creative layouts needing a professional yet sensitive tone.
Questions about #878ac4
What is #878ac4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878ac4 is rgb(135, 138, 196), in HSL hsl(237, 34%, 65%) and in CMYK 31%, 30%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #878ac4?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like cream or soft taupe, which balance its inherent coolness. For higher contrast, try pairing it with golden yellows or muted coral tones to create a balanced, sophisticated design palette.
Is #878ac4 considered a warm or cool color?
It is definitively a cool color, leaning heavily into its blue and purple undertones. Because it is desaturated, it avoids the harshness of pure blue, providing a gentle, grounded presence that feels much softer than standard primary indigo shades.
Is #878ac4 readable on white or black?
#878ac4 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.