#916BBD Hex Color
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Somewhere between lavender and grape candy, #916bbd is a muted purple with a cool, grayed undertone. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone, though it can wash out next to plain white. Black text on it reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, so the hex code passes WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #916bbd
What is #916bbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #916bbd is rgb(145, 107, 189), in HSL hsl(268, 38%, 58%) and in CMYK 23%, 43%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #916bbd?
Its muted violet pairs well with mustard or deep teal, which give it contrast without clashing. Warm neutrals like cream also soften its cool cast.
Is #916bbd readable on white or black?
#916bbd has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.