#9484C4 Hex Color

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This muted, cool-toned violet feels calm and sophisticated. Because it is unsaturated, #9484c4 works best as a secondary or accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear washed out. Pair it with dark charcoals or deep navy to create a refined, high-contrast palette. The hex code for this purple shade is #9484c4, which remains readable with black text.

Questions about #9484c4

What is #9484c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9484c4 is rgb(148, 132, 196), in HSL hsl(255, 35%, 64%) and in CMYK 24%, 33%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9484c4?
The muted nature of #9484c4 balances perfectly against deep, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or navy. Using it as an accent against these darker shades prevents the color from appearing washed out while maintaining a refined, modern aesthetic.
Is #9484c4 readable on white or black?
#9484c4 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.