#948FC9 Hex Color
Refined lavender with quiet depth
#948fc9 is a muted, cool purple with soft lavender and blue undertones. Its medium-light value gives designs a spiritual, refined feel without vivid violet’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, wine, or warm cream in wellness, cosmetics, and wedding palettes. The hex code #948fc9 provides about 7:1 contrast with black text, suitable for body copy.
Questions about #948fc9
What is #948fc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #948fc9 is rgb(148, 143, 201), in HSL hsl(245, 35%, 67%) and in CMYK 26%, 29%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #948fc9?
#948fc9 pairs well with charcoal, wine, and warm cream, balancing its cool lavender-blue undertones with darker contrast and gentle warmth. These combinations suit wellness, cosmetics, and wedding palettes without making the purple feel overly vivid.
Is #948fc9 readable on white or black?
#948fc9 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.