#9074BC Hex Color
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#9074bc is a dusty, muted purple with a cool gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it matte and a bit bleak, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep plum and warm charcoal, and black text reads clearly on it at about 5.4:1, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9074bc
What is #9074bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9074bc is rgb(144, 116, 188), in HSL hsl(263, 35%, 60%) and in CMYK 23%, 38%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9074bc?
#9074bc pairs well with deep plum, warm charcoal, and muted gold for a rich, understated palette. Avoid pale pastels nearby, since they can wash out its gray undertones.
Is #9074bc readable on white or black?
#9074bc has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.