#8DA2E8 Hex Color
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This unsaturated periwinkle blue offers a light, airy mood suitable for soft UI backgrounds or friendly branding. Because the tone is desaturated, it maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for body content. The hex code for this cool, reliable shade is #8da2e8. It pairs best with darker charcoals or deep teals rather than bright, clashing primaries.
Questions about #8da2e8
What is #8da2e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8da2e8 is rgb(141, 162, 232), in HSL hsl(226, 66%, 73%) and in CMYK 39%, 30%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #8da2e8 for UI design?
Is #8da2e8 readable on white or black?
#8da2e8 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.