#94799E Hex Color
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Reach for #94799e when a design needs a muted purple that holds its own in the background. This dusty shade sits at low saturation and mid lightness, so it reads soft and ashy rather than bold. It works best as a supporting tone under cream or deep plum, though large fields can turn muddy. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.5:1.
Questions about #94799e
What is #94799e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94799e is rgb(148, 121, 158), in HSL hsl(284, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 6%, 23%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #94799e?
Cream, deep plum, and muted sage flatter #94799e without fighting its gray undertones. For sharper contrast, pair it with charcoal or near-black text.
Is #94799e readable on white or black?
#94799e has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.