#8E90E8 Hex Color
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#8e90e8 is a muted, cool indigo that bridges the gap between structured order and creative intuition. Its soft, unsaturated nature makes it an excellent choice for calm interfaces or branding that demands a professional, thoughtful aesthetic. While it works well as a supporting tone, use black text for optimal readability. Designers often find that mixing gray helps ground this shade when building balanced, modern color palettes.
Questions about #8e90e8
What is #8e90e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e90e8 is rgb(142, 144, 232), in HSL hsl(239, 66%, 73%) and in CMYK 39%, 38%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #8e90e8?
Because #8e90e8 is a muted, unsaturated indigo, it pairs exceptionally well with neutral tones like soft charcoal or warm cream. For a balanced palette, consider adding desaturated earthy tones or crisp whites to maintain the professional, calming aesthetic of this shade.
Is #8e90e8 readable on white or black?
#8e90e8 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.