#8980C3 Hex Color
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This cool, muted violet offers a dusty aesthetic that feels refined rather than bold. Because it is unsaturated, #8980c3 works effectively as a calm background for modern UI. Pair it with black text for accessible readability, as the ratio hits 5.9:1. Designers use this hex code when they need a subtle, structured base that remains perfectly legible for standard body copy.
Questions about #8980c3
What is #8980c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8980c3 is rgb(137, 128, 195), in HSL hsl(248, 36%, 63%) and in CMYK 30%, 34%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #8980c3 in design projects?
Is #8980c3 readable on white or black?
#8980c3 has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.