#8995D3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, cool indigo feels quiet and composed. Because it sits on the lighter side of dark, #8995d3 works best as a supporting tone in structured UI layouts rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp white text to maintain readable contrast. Designers often reach for this hex code when creating themes that require a sense of order and technical integrity.
Questions about #8995d3
What is #8995d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8995d3 is rgb(137, 149, 211), in HSL hsl(230, 46%, 68%) and in CMYK 35%, 29%, 0%, 17%.
How should I use #8995d3 in web design interfaces?
#8995d3 functions best as a secondary or supporting color rather than a dominant background tone. Because it sits on the lighter side of dark, it maintains excellent readability when paired with deep charcoal or crisp white text.
Is #8995d3 readable on white or black?
#8995d3 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.