#9177A6 Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty purple when you need a muted supporting tone with some depth. The hex code #9177a6 sits at mid lightness and low saturation, so it reads as ashy violet rather than vivid purple. It holds up as a UI background because black text on it clears AA at about 5.4:1 contrast. Next to white it can wash out, so pair it with cream or deep plum instead.
Questions about #9177a6
What is #9177a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9177a6 is rgb(145, 119, 166), in HSL hsl(273, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 13%, 28%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9177a6?
It flatters warm creams and deep plums, which bring out its violet side. sage green also works for a muted, natural palette. Skip bright yellows, which make its gray undertones look dirty.
Is #9177a6 readable on white or black?
#9177a6 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.