#8A85FB Hex Color
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Closer to blacklight posters than midnight denim, this vivid indigo glows with a cool purple lean and plenty of saturation. The hex code #8a85fb earns its keep as an accent, highlight, or call to action rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Deep teal makes a strong partner. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a85fb
What is #8a85fb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a85fb is rgb(138, 133, 251), in HSL hsl(243, 94%, 75%) and in CMYK 45%, 47%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #8a85fb?
Deep teal and dark navy give #8a85fb the contrast it needs, while a small amber accent adds a warm spark. Avoid placing it beside pale lavender or light gray, where it washes out.
Is #8a85fb readable on white or black?
#8a85fb has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.