#8958EB Hex Color
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#8958eb is a loud, saturated violet with a cool blue undertone. Too intense for full backgrounds, it earns its place as an accent, highlight, or call to action. Pair it with deep teal or warm amber rather than plain white, which washes it out. Black text reads well on it, passing AA for body text at about 4.7:1.
Questions about #8958eb
What is #8958eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8958eb is rgb(137, 88, 235), in HSL hsl(260, 79%, 63%) and in CMYK 42%, 63%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #8958eb?
This violet flatters deep teal, warm amber, and charcoal. Avoid soft pastels, which compete with its saturation, and skip plain white backgrounds that drain its intensity.
Is #8958eb readable on white or black?
#8958eb has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.