#8B87B5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#8b87b5 is a dusty, unsaturated violet with a cool, matte finish. It works well as a grounding neutral for modern UI backgrounds or wellness branding. This shade maintains excellent legibility with black text, achieving a 6.2:1 contrast ratio for accessibility. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to highlight its subtle, elegant structure. The hex code is #8b87b5.
Questions about #8b87b5
What is #8b87b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b87b5 is rgb(139, 135, 181), in HSL hsl(245, 24%, 62%) and in CMYK 23%, 25%, 0%, 29%.
Which colors pair best with #8b87b5?
This dusty violet thrives when anchored by deep charcoal or slate grays, which amplify its matte finish without overwhelming it. For a softer, cohesive interface, consider balancing it with creamy off-whites or muted teals to maintain that specific grounding, professional mood.
Is #8b87b5 readable on white or black?
#8b87b5 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.