#93689B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty purple offers a calm and unsaturated aesthetic that avoids the intensity of primary violets. The hex code #93689b works well as a subtle UI background or a sophisticated secondary color, as it maintains enough contrast for legible black text. It avoids appearing overly sweet, but use caution, as its low saturation can turn muddy next to vibrant, warm tones.
Questions about #93689b
What is #93689b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93689b is rgb(147, 104, 155), in HSL hsl(291, 20%, 51%) and in CMYK 5%, 33%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #93689b for a balanced palette?
This muted purple works exceptionally well when paired with neutral charcoal or soft off-white tones to maintain its sophisticated, understated quality. Avoid high-saturation warm colors that can make #93689b look muddy, instead opting for cool-toned grays or muted blues for professional contrast.
Is #93689b readable on white or black?
#93689b has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.