#950BC6 Hex Color
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This hyper-saturated purple demands immediate attention. Because it feels so loud, reserve the hex code #950bc6 for accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. White text offers excellent readability against this shade with a 6.7:1 contrast ratio. Designers often pair this with slate gray or acidic lime to create high-energy, modern interface palettes that stand out in a crowded digital space.
Questions about #950bc6
What is #950bc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #950bc6 is rgb(149, 11, 198), in HSL hsl(284, 89%, 41%) and in CMYK 25%, 94%, 0%, 22%.
Where should I use #950bc6 in a website design?
#950bc6 serves best as an attention-grabbing accent color rather than a background shade. Use this intense violet for primary call-to-action buttons or small interface elements where you need to draw the eye immediately against a neutral, dark, or white layout.
Is #950bc6 readable on white or black?
#950bc6 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.