#8990ED

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8990ED?

RGB(137, 144, 237), HSL(235.8, 73.5%, 73.3%), CMYK(42.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%).

Q: Does #8990ED meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.89:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#8990ED is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 144, 237, in HSL 235.8°, 73.5%, 73.3%, and in CMYK 42.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%. The nearest named color is cornflowerblue.

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Color Values

HEX

#8990ED

RGB

137, 144, 237

HSL

235.8, 73.5%, 73.3%

HSV

235.8, 42.2%, 92.9%

CMYK

42.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%, 7.1%

OKLCH

0.6873 0.1361 278.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: cornflowerblue

Color Psychology

Light blues are universally associated with clear skies, serenity, and trustworthiness. They lower blood pressure and heart rate, making them the most psychologically calming chromatic colors. Baby blue in particular symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and reliable safety.

Design Usage

Soft blues are the most widely used background color in enterprise software, social media, and healthcare apps. They create a professional yet friendly atmosphere that encourages prolonged engagement. Use them for empty states, onboarding screens, and informational banners that should feel non-threatening.