#939DD8 Hex Color
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This unsaturated indigo sits in a cool, muted range that feels gentle and organized. Because of its high contrast against black text, #939dd8 works well as a subtle background for editorial layouts or UI designs. Avoid pairing it with stark white, which can wash out its soft character. It balances best when anchored by deep charcoal or warm metallic accents.
Questions about #939dd8
What is #939dd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #939dd8 is rgb(147, 157, 216), in HSL hsl(231, 47%, 71%) and in CMYK 32%, 27%, 0%, 15%.
How should #939dd8 be used in user interface design?
#939dd8 functions as an excellent, readable background color for modern editorial layouts because it offers high contrast against black text while remaining visually gentle. To avoid a washed-out look, anchor this cool indigo with deep charcoal or warm metallic accents.
Does #939dd8 look best with warm or cool tones?
#939dd8 sits in a cool, muted range that feels most balanced when paired with contrasting elements rather than just more cool tones. It loses its distinct character against stark white, so pair it with slate or other deep, neutral tones to ground the shade.
Is #939dd8 readable on white or black?
#939dd8 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.