#946CA4 Hex Color
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Reach for #946ca4 when a palette needs purple without the drama. This dusty, unsaturated shade sits at mid-lightness and reads matte and slightly melancholy. It works best as a supporting tone, and it flatters deep plum or forest green far more than plain white. Black text clears WCAG AA over it at roughly 4.9:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #946ca4
What is #946ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946ca4 is rgb(148, 108, 164), in HSL hsl(283, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 34%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #946ca4?
Its low saturation and gray undertone make it a natural partner for forest green, deep plum, and warm cream. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated hues, which make it look washed out.
Is #946ca4 readable on white or black?
#946ca4 has a 4.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.