#9295AC Hex Color
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This muted indigo carries heavy grey undertones, giving it a dusty, grounded quality. It lacks the saturation of a primary blue, making it an excellent choice for a neutral base in sophisticated UI designs. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, the hex code #9295ac works well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft creams to prevent the color from feeling too cold or sterile.
Questions about #9295ac
What is #9295ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9295ac is rgb(146, 149, 172), in HSL hsl(233, 14%, 62%) and in CMYK 15%, 13%, 0%, 33%.
Does #9295ac lean more cool or warm in a design?
#9295ac reads definitively cool due to its indigo base, yet its heavy grey saturation prevents it from feeling sharp or artificial. This balance makes it feel more like a neutral than a vibrant, punchy blue, which helps it ground more aggressive color choices.
What colors pair best with #9295ac for a UI palette?
Soft creams and warm off-whites work best to prevent #9295ac from feeling too sterile or cold. You can also pair it with charcoal for high-contrast text or a muted terracotta if you want to introduce a subtle, earthy accent.
Is #9295ac readable on white or black?
#9295ac has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.