#8D9DDB Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated indigo sits on the border of blue and violet. Because it lacks intensity, #8d9ddb works best as a base for modern UI or gentle, ethereal branding. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for content-heavy layouts. While it leans towards grey, you can learn how to make gray hues like this feel more grounded when paired with high-contrast, dark charcoal accents.
Questions about #8d9ddb
What is #8d9ddb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d9ddb is rgb(141, 157, 219), in HSL hsl(228, 52%, 71%) and in CMYK 36%, 28%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #8d9ddb?
#8d9ddb functions best alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its soft nature. For an analogous scheme, combine it with muted teals or soft purples to maintain that calm, ethereal aesthetic across your UI.
Is #8d9ddb readable on white or black?
#8d9ddb has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 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.