#957AD4 Hex Color
Muted lavender built for calm design
Reach for #957ad4 when a design calls for a soft purple that stays calm instead of loud. This muted lavender sits at a middle lightness with gray undertones, which keeps it from glowing like brighter violets. It works best as a supporting tone, and black text reads clearly on it at about 6.0:1 contrast. Its hex code is #957ad4, and it fits wellness branding, wedding stationery, and gentle UI accents.
Questions about #957ad4
What is #957ad4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #957ad4 is rgb(149, 122, 212), in HSL hsl(258, 51%, 65%) and in CMYK 30%, 42%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #957ad4?
Pair #957ad4 with deep plum or charcoal for a grounded, moody palette, or with warm cream and terracotta for contrast. Its low saturation keeps rich, dark neighbors from clashing.
Is #957ad4 readable on white or black?
#957ad4 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.