#949BE0 Hex Color
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This muted indigo brings a sense of quiet structure to design palettes. Because of its light saturation, black text provides 8.0:1 contrast, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI backgrounds. It avoids the neon harshness of brighter purples, working best as a soothing, neutral base. The hex code for this color is #949be0.
Questions about #949be0
What is #949be0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #949be0 is rgb(148, 155, 224), in HSL hsl(234, 55%, 73%) and in CMYK 34%, 31%, 0%, 12%.
What color schemes complement the indigo tone of #949be0?
The cool nature of #949be0 creates a sophisticated balance when paired with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft gold. These complementary combinations prevent the design from feeling too sterile, adding a necessary human touch to the composition.
Is #949be0 readable on white or black?
#949be0 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.02:1 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.