#9290BD Hex Color
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This dusty lavender is highly unsaturated and leans into cool, gray tones. The hex code #9290bd works best as a supporting tone in palettes rather than a dominant background, as its muted quality can wash out next to stark white. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional, structured look. Since black text provides excellent 6.9:1 contrast, it remains readable for UI elements.
Questions about #9290bd
What is #9290bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9290bd is rgb(146, 144, 189), in HSL hsl(243, 25%, 65%) and in CMYK 23%, 24%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9290bd for a design project?
#9290bd works best when balanced against darker, structured neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its unsaturated, airy quality. Using it as a supporting tone prevents it from washing out against stark whites while maintaining readability.
Is #9290bd readable on white or black?
#9290bd has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.