#9467BD Hex Color
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A muted purple with a soft gray undertone, #9467bd sits between lavender and plum. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than loud, which makes it a stronger supporting tone or accent than a dominant base. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 4.9:1 contrast. It looks grounded next to olive or mustard instead of pastels.
Questions about #9467bd
What is #9467bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9467bd is rgb(148, 103, 189), in HSL hsl(271, 39%, 57%) and in CMYK 22%, 46%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9467bd?
Pair #9467bd with mustard or warm olive for an earthy, slightly retro contrast. For a darker scheme, deep plum and charcoal work well. Skip pale pastels beside it, since they wash out its muted tone.
Is #9467bd readable on white or black?
#9467bd has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.93:1 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.