#8A94F8 Hex Color
Electric Indigo With a Periwinkle Glow
Reach for #8a94f8 when a project needs a bright, electric indigo, think night-sky gradients, meditation brands, or creative studio work. The hex code reads cold and fairly saturated, with a periwinkle lean that glows on dark backgrounds. Treat it as an accent or supporting tone, since mixing gray into the palette keeps its saturation grounded. Black text stays readable on top at about 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a94f8
What is #8a94f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a94f8 is rgb(138, 148, 248), in HSL hsl(235, 89%, 76%) and in CMYK 44%, 40%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #8a94f8?
Warm, earthy tones like terracotta and amber create a striking contrast against its cool blue-violet base. For a calmer palette, muted charcoal and soft neutrals let the color glow without competing.
Is #8a94f8 readable on white or black?
#8a94f8 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.