#9499B4 Hex Color

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This dusty indigo sits in a muted, unsaturated space, making it a sophisticated neutral for modern interfaces. Because it is light enough to hold black text with high contrast, it functions well as a background color for minimalist UI design. The hex code for this ashy shade is #9499b4. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep teals to ground its ethereal quality.

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What is #9499b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9499b4 is rgb(148, 153, 180), in HSL hsl(231, 18%, 64%) and in CMYK 18%, 15%, 0%, 29%.

What colors pair well with #9499b4 in a design palette?

Use #9499b4 alongside deep charcoal for text contrast, or incorporate muted teal accents to enhance its cool, professional aesthetic. These pairings ground the color without overpowering its soft, dusty quality, making it ideal for balanced and readable interfaces.

Is #9499b4 readable on white or black?

#9499b4 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 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.

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