#9278B0 Hex Color
A Dusty Violet With Gray Undertones
Dusty and muted, this purple carries a gray cast that keeps it matte and calm. The hex code #9278b0 works best as a supporting tone, since it can read muddy at large sizes. Black text clears WCAG AA against it, so it holds up as a UI background. It flatters deep plum and warm charcoal more than white.
Questions about #9278b0
What is #9278b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9278b0 is rgb(146, 120, 176), in HSL hsl(268, 26%, 58%) and in CMYK 17%, 32%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9278b0?
Deep plum and warm charcoal keep this muted purple from washing out, and a muted gold accent adds contrast without clashing. Plain white backgrounds tend to flatten it, so lean on darker neighbors instead.
Is #9278b0 readable on white or black?
#9278b0 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.