#9461A5 Hex Color
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Dusty, muted purple with a cool, matte finish. #9461a5 reads subdued rather than regal, which makes it a useful supporting tone in palettes that need calm structure. It flatters muted gold and deep plum, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1. Its mid lightness means large surfaces can look muddy, so the hex code #9461a5 works better in accents and sections than hero type.
Questions about #9461a5
What is #9461a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9461a5 is rgb(148, 97, 165), in HSL hsl(285, 27%, 51%) and in CMYK 10%, 41%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9461a5?
Muted gold, deep plum, and warm gray all flatter #9461a5 without fighting its dusty tone. Bright yellows and neons make it look dull by comparison, so keep the palette desaturated.
Is #9461a5 readable on white or black?
#9461a5 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.