#9380B5 Hex Color

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#9380b5 is a muted, cool purple with a dusty, matte finish and restrained saturation. Its gray undertones create a composed, spiritual mood suited to wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and creative branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm ivory, since it can look washed out against white. With about 6.0:1 contrast, black text meets WCAG AA for small body copy. The hex code is #9380b5.

Questions about #9380b5

What is #9380b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9380b5 is rgb(147, 128, 181), in HSL hsl(262, 26%, 61%) and in CMYK 19%, 29%, 0%, 29%.
Is #9380b5 a warm or cool color?
#9380b5 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue influence and gray undertones soften the hue, giving it a calm, spiritual feel rather than a vivid or playful one. It suits wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and creative branding.
What colors pair well with #9380b5?
Pair #9380b5 with deep navy for contrast, warm ivory for softness, or muted mauve and dusty rose for a gentle palette; avoid relying on bright white alone, which can make this restrained purple look washed out.
Is #9380b5 readable on white or black?
#9380b5 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.