#9388B9 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated violet feels refined and calm. Because it has significant gray undertones, #9388b9 works best as a secondary or supporting color rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or slate grays for a sophisticated palette. The hex code for this muted shade is #9388b9, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible for readers.
Questions about #9388b9
What is #9388b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9388b9 is rgb(147, 136, 185), in HSL hsl(253, 26%, 63%) and in CMYK 21%, 26%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #9388b9?
Is #9388b9 considered a warm or cool color?
#9388b9 leans toward a cool, muted violet because of its distinct gray undertones and lack of high saturation. This makes it a calming choice that recedes visually, rather than jumping forward like a brighter or warmer purple.
Is #9388b9 readable on white or black?
#9388b9 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 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.