#8999E1 Hex Color
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This desaturated periwinkle feels cool and grounded, avoiding the harshness of brighter blues. It provides a structured, professional backdrop for meditation apps or tech interfaces. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it works well for small, readable body copy. Pair this color with warm, light greys for a balanced look. The hex code for this indigo shade is #8999e1.
Questions about #8999e1
What is #8999e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8999e1 is rgb(137, 153, 225), in HSL hsl(229, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 39%, 32%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #8999e1 in a professional layout?
Is #8999e1 readable on white or black?
#8999e1 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.