#957CB5 Hex Color
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Dusty lavender with a strong gray undertone. #957cb5 reads muted and cool, better as a supporting tone or background than as the star of a palette. It flatters deep plum and warm mustard, and black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code at about 5.8:1. Use it where understatement matters.
Questions about #957cb5
What is #957cb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #957cb5 is rgb(149, 124, 181), in HSL hsl(266, 28%, 60%) and in CMYK 18%, 31%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #957cb5?
#957cb5 pairs well with deep plum, warm mustard, and soft sage. For sharper contrast in a layout, set it against charcoal or dark forest green.
Is #957cb5 readable on white or black?
#957cb5 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.