Moody Blue is a
cool light color with the hex code #8E81E4.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
142, 129, 228 in digital design or CMYK 38%, 43%, 0%, 11% for print applications.
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Moody Blue
#8E81E4
Moody Blue color values
- HEX
- #8E81E4
- RGB
- 142, 129, 228
- HSL
- 248°, 65%, 70%
- CMYK
- 38, 43, 0, 11
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Moody Blue sits at 248° on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At 65% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Moody Blue is rendered as rgb(142, 129, 228), where the blue channel is highest at 228, producing a strongly blue character. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Moody Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 38C 43M 0Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (43%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Moody Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #8E81E4;
--brand-primary-rgb: 142, 129, 228;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#8E81E4',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 38%
M: 43%
Y: 0%
K: 11%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(142, 129, 228)
rgba(142, 129, 228, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
17 brand s with colors near 248° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #8E81E4?
#8E81E4 is Moody Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 142, 129, 228. It has a hue of 248°, 65%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #8E81E4?
The RGB color code for #8E81E4 is rgb(142, 129, 228). This means it contains 142 red,
129 green, and 228 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Moody Blue a warm or cool color?
Moody Blue (#8E81E4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #8E81E4 in CSS?
You can use #8E81E4 in CSS with:
background-color: #8E81E4; or color: #8E81E4; or as an RGB value: rgb(142, 129, 228). For print design, use CMYK: 38%, 43%, 0%, 11%.