#8D8BCA

#8D8BCA

Color Values

HEX

#8D8BCA

RGB

141, 139, 202

HSL

241.9, 37.3%, 66.9%

HSV

241.9, 31.2%, 79.2%

CMYK

30.2%, 31.2%, 0.0%, 20.8%

OKLCH

0.663 0.0928 285.0

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #8D8BCA;
color: #8D8BCA;
border-color: #8D8BCA;
Nearest Tailwind: Indigo 300 #A5B4FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8D8BCA?

RGB(141, 139, 202) · HSL(241.9, 37.3%, 66.9%) · CMYK(30.2%, 31.2%, 0.0%, 20.8%)

Does #8D8BCA meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #8D8BCA?

Use 000000 text on a #8D8BCA background; contrast on black is 6.68:1.