#8A86E9 Hex Color
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Less purple than lavender, less stern than navy, #8a86e9 is a soft indigo with a violet cast. Its gentle saturation suits creative branding and night sky themes. Best as a supporting tone; it washes out next to white. Black text passes AA on this hex code, and it flatters muted mustard more than grays; knowing what colors make gray helps you pick the right neutral.
Questions about #8a86e9
What is #8a86e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a86e9 is rgb(138, 134, 233), in HSL hsl(242, 69%, 72%) and in CMYK 41%, 42%, 0%, 9%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a86e9?
Muted mustard and warm amber bring out its violet undertone, while charcoal grounds it for dark interfaces. Skip bright blues, which flatten its character.
Is #8a86e9 readable on white or black?
#8a86e9 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.