#9487A9 Hex Color
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#9487a9 is a muted, ashy purple with cool lavender undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained character suits wellness branding, spiritual themes, wedding palettes, and refined UI accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted gold, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains readable at about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #9487a9.
Questions about #9487a9
What is #9487a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9487a9 is rgb(148, 135, 169), in HSL hsl(263, 17%, 60%) and in CMYK 12%, 20%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #9487a9?
#9487a9 pairs well with charcoal, muted gold, soft gray, and deep plum; these companions reinforce its cool lavender base while adding warmth, depth, or gentle contrast without overpowering its restrained, ashy character.
Is #9487a9 readable on white or black?
#9487a9 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.