#9296B0 Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, #9296b0 is a muted indigo that reads soft and understated rather than saturated. Because of its low chroma, it functions well as a supporting neutral in professional UI palettes or branding, especially when paired with crisp, high-contrast black text. Use this hex code as a background tone to anchor layouts that need a sense of structure without feeling stark or overwhelming.
Questions about #9296b0
What is #9296b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9296b0 is rgb(146, 150, 176), in HSL hsl(232, 16%, 63%) and in CMYK 17%, 15%, 0%, 31%.
How does #9296b0 function in professional UI design?
#9296b0 serves as a sophisticated, low-chroma background tone that anchors interfaces without visual fatigue. It creates a professional structure when paired with crisp charcoal typography or high-contrast white elements, ensuring a clean, modern aesthetic for dashboards.
Does #9296b0 read as warm or cool?
#9296b0 is a distinctly cool-toned shade, sitting firmly within the blue-indigo spectrum. Its dusty, ashy character comes from a significant grey component, which keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or saturated while maintaining a calm, subdued presence.
Is #9296b0 readable on white or black?
#9296b0 has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.