#8E78CB Hex Color
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The hex code #8e78cb is a muted, cool lavender-purple with soft blue and gray undertones. Its moderate lightness creates a spiritual, refined mood without feeling dramatic. Use it as a supporting tone for wellness, cosmetics, gaming, or wedding palettes, especially beside deep navy or warm ivory. Black text remains readable for body copy.
Questions about #8e78cb
What is #8e78cb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e78cb is rgb(142, 120, 203), in HSL hsl(256, 44%, 63%) and in CMYK 30%, 41%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #8e78cb?
Navy, warm ivory, and mauve pair well with #8e78cb, balancing its cool lavender base with depth, warmth, or a closely related tone. Use navy for contrast, ivory for softness, and mauve for a gentle tonal palette.
What mood does #8e78cb create, and where does it work well?
The #8e78cb hex color creates a calm, refined, slightly spiritual mood, making it useful for wellness and cosmetics branding, wedding accents, or game interfaces that need a soft purple presence.
Is #8e78cb readable on white or black?
#8e78cb has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.