#9378B1 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #9378b1 is a dusty violet with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray finish. Its restrained lightness supports calm, spiritual, and creative branding without feeling sugary. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal, warm cream, or wine red. Black text has about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio on this color, supporting readable UI content.
Questions about #9378b1
What is #9378b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9378b1 is rgb(147, 120, 177), in HSL hsl(268, 27%, 58%) and in CMYK 17%, 32%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #9378b1?
Is #9378b1 warm or cool?
#9378b1 is a cool, muted violet with a noticeable gray undertone, giving it a calm and restrained appearance. Its softened hue works well for wellness, spiritual, editorial, and artistic settings where a gentle accent is wanted.
Is #9378b1 readable on white or black?
#9378b1 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.