#8F8FB8 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated indigo leans cool and muted. Because it lacks intensity, #8f8fb8 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair this shade with deep charcoal for a sophisticated, modern look. The hex code #8f8fb8 offers high readability with black text, as it maintains a strong 6.8:1 contrast ratio for legible, small body copy.
Questions about #8f8fb8
What is #8f8fb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8fb8 is rgb(143, 143, 184), in HSL hsl(240, 22%, 64%) and in CMYK 22%, 22%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with the muted indigo of #8f8fb8?
#8f8fb8 works best when contrasted against deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which ground its airy, unsaturated quality. For a more vibrant approach, try balancing it with warm, muted terracotta tones to introduce a complementary color temperature shift.
Is #8f8fb8 readable on white or black?
#8f8fb8 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 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.