#8A93C9 Hex Color
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This unsaturated indigo is a cool, muted tone that carries a quiet sense of order. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, #8a93c9 functions well for readable UI backgrounds or structured graphic layouts. It feels more professional and grounded than typical periwinkles. Use this hex code as a steady base color to balance brighter, saturated accents in modern branding or digital interface design.
Questions about #8a93c9
What is #8a93c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a93c9 is rgb(138, 147, 201), in HSL hsl(231, 37%, 66%) and in CMYK 31%, 27%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #8a93c9?
Is #8a93c9 readable on white or black?
#8a93c9 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.