#9077C8 Hex Color

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#9077c8 is a muted lavender that leans cool and slightly gray. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits it to a supporting role rather than a loud accent. Black text passes contrast on it at about 5.7:1, so it holds up as a background for body copy. Pair it with deep plum or olive instead of white, which can wash it out. The hex code #9077c8 fits wellness, beauty, and soft spring branding.

Questions about #9077c8

What is #9077c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9077c8 is rgb(144, 119, 200), in HSL hsl(259, 42%, 63%) and in CMYK 28%, 41%, 0%, 22%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9077c8?
Deep plum and charcoal make richer partners than white, which can wash this lavender out. Olive adds an unexpected earthy counterweight that works in branding and packaging.
Is #9077c8 readable on white or black?
#9077c8 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.