#8A85ED Hex Color
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#8a85ed is a bright, saturated indigo that demands attention. Because of its high intensity, this color works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a dominant background. Black text remains readable against this shade, offering a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #8a85ed works well for UI highlights or calls to action where a bold, energetic pop is needed.
Questions about #8a85ed
What is #8a85ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a85ed is rgb(138, 133, 237), in HSL hsl(243, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 42%, 44%, 0%, 7%.
How should I balance #8a85ed in a UI design?
Treat #8a85ed as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background because of its intense saturation. It creates strong visual interest for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or light gray.
Is #8a85ed readable on white or black?
#8a85ed has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.