#8A83BD
A light, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #8A83BD
Visually, #8A83BD is defined as a moderate blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 138 red, 131 green, and 189 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 27% Cyan, 31% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 26% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#8A83BD
RGB138, 131, 189
HSL247.2°, 30.5%, 62.7%
CMYK27%, 31%, 0%, 26%
HSV247.2°, 30.7%, 74.1%
LAB57.4, 15.6, -29.4
XYZ27.8, 25.3, 51.6
Decimal9077693
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.06:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.31:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.15:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #8A83BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #8A83BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #8A83BD;
}