#8C8DD4 Hex Color
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#8c8dd4 is a cool, muted indigo with a light gray-blue cast and restrained saturation. Its soft intensity suits spirituality, meditation, luxury, and creative branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #8c8dd4 supports black text at about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8c8dd4
What is #8c8dd4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8dd4 is rgb(140, 141, 212), in HSL hsl(239, 46%, 69%) and in CMYK 34%, 33%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #8c8dd4 in a design palette?
#8c8dd4 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy for a restrained, cool palette, while muted terracotta adds warmth and contrast without overwhelming its soft, gray-blue cast in branding, editorial layouts, or interface accents.
Is #8c8dd4 readable on white or black?
#8c8dd4 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.