#9490FF Hex Color
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Reach for #9490ff when a design needs a bright indigo that still reads light. The hex code sits in saturated periwinkle territory and glows against dark backgrounds, making it a solid pick for dark mode highlights and calls to action. Next to white it can wash out in large areas, so keep it as an accent. Black text on top clears WCAG AA at 7.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #9490ff
What is #9490ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9490ff is rgb(148, 144, 255), in HSL hsl(242, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 42%, 44%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #9490ff?
Deep charcoal or navy backgrounds let #9490ff glow the way it was made to, while warm amber or terracotta accents create a bold complementary contrast that keeps the indigo from feeling cold. Avoid pale grays, which dull its saturation.
Is #9490ff readable on white or black?
#9490ff has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.