#955DEF Hex Color
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Not a soft lavender, this bright purple is saturated and loud, with a cool edge. The hex code #955def works best as a bold accent for calls to action, highlights, or gaming brands rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm gold to keep layouts grounded. Black text on it passes WCAG AA at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #955def
What is #955def in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #955def is rgb(149, 93, 239), in HSL hsl(263, 82%, 65%) and in CMYK 38%, 61%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #955def?
Deep charcoal and warm gold balance #955def's intensity, while muted teal makes a striking split-complementary partner. Avoid soft pastels, which make it read harsh by comparison.
Is black or white text better on #955def?
Black text reads best on #955def, with about 5.1:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls just short at roughly 4.1:1.
Is #955def readable on white or black?
#955def has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.