#9395AA Hex Color
A muted, contemplative dusty indigo tone
This dusty, grey-toned indigo carries a muted, contemplative weight. Because it lacks high saturation, #9395aa functions best as a supporting background or secondary UI element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp charcoal or warm off-whites to prevent the hex code from looking muddy. It offers enough contrast for legible text, making it a reliable choice for professional, structured design systems.
Questions about #9395aa
What is #9395aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9395aa is rgb(147, 149, 170), in HSL hsl(235, 12%, 62%) and in CMYK 14%, 12%, 0%, 33%.
What color palettes pair effectively with #9395aa?
Because #9395aa is a muted, low-saturation blue, it pairs exceptionally well with sharp charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain visual hierarchy. For a more sophisticated look, accent it with warm terracotta to provide a subtle, engaging temperature contrast against its cool, grey undertones.
Is #9395aa readable on white or black?
#9395aa has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.