#915697 Hex Color
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Muted purple #915697 works well as a supporting tone in wellness branding, wine labels, and dark mode UI. Its gray undertones keep it matte and calm, so it stays in the background instead of competing for attention. Pair it with sage green or warm gold for contrast. White text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1. At large sizes it can read a little dusty.
Questions about #915697
What is #915697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #915697 is rgb(145, 86, 151), in HSL hsl(294, 27%, 46%) and in CMYK 4%, 43%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #915697?
Sage green and warm gold bring out the best in this muted purple. Avoid bright reds and oranges, which overpower its low saturation and make it look muddy.
Is #915697 readable on white or black?
#915697 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.