#946AAB Hex Color
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A dusty, muted purple with a matte, cool cast. It reads subdued rather than vivid, so it works best as a supporting tone or UI background instead of a dominant base. The hex code is #946aab, and it pairs better with deep plum or warm taupe than with bright white, which washes it out. Black text passes WCAG AA against it at about 4.9:1.
Questions about #946aab
What is #946aab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946aab is rgb(148, 106, 171), in HSL hsl(279, 28%, 54%) and in CMYK 13%, 38%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #946aab?
Deep plum, warm taupe, and dark teal all flatter #946aab. Bright white tends to wash out its muted character, so softened neutrals or darker companions keep the palette grounded.
Is #946aab readable on white or black?
#946aab has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.