#9274C0 Hex Color
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Like dusty lavender left out in dry weather, #9274c0 is a muted purple with cool gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a bold accent. It looks richer next to deep plum than white, and black text on it clears WCAG AA at 5.5:1.
Questions about #9274c0
What is #9274c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9274c0 is rgb(146, 116, 192), in HSL hsl(264, 38%, 60%) and in CMYK 24%, 40%, 0%, 25%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9274c0?
#9274c0 pairs well with deep plum, muted teal, and warm mustard, which keeps its dusty character from going flat. Avoid pure white borders, since they can wash the shade out. A charcoal ground makes it read richer and slightly more violet.
Is #9274c0 readable on white or black?
#9274c0 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.