#9466A4 Hex Color
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This dusty violet sits at a mid-range lightness with a notably unsaturated finish. Because it lacks intensity, #9466a4 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with charcoal grays or deep teal for a modern look. While it offers enough contrast for readable black body text, avoid using it against white to prevent the color from appearing washed out.
Questions about #9466a4
What is #9466a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9466a4 is rgb(148, 102, 164), in HSL hsl(285, 25%, 52%) and in CMYK 10%, 38%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #9466a4?
Pair #9466a4 with charcoal or dark, desaturated teals to ground its dusty, unsaturated appearance. Avoid using it against stark white, which can wash out the tone, and instead opt for cream or light stone backgrounds for a softer look.
Is #9466a4 readable on white or black?
#9466a4 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.