#9585DC Hex Color
Dusky violet with a muted edge
Closer to wisteria in bloom than a vivid violet, #9585dc is a mid-light purple with grayed-out saturation. That muted quality reads calm and composed rather than playful. It earns its keep as a large background field, since black text on it clears AA contrast at about 6.7:1. Beside plain white it can look washed out, so pair it with charcoal or deep plum for a richer result.
Questions about #9585dc
What is #9585dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9585dc is rgb(149, 133, 220), in HSL hsl(251, 55%, 69%) and in CMYK 32%, 40%, 0%, 14%.
What text color works best on #9585dc?
Black text. The contrast is about 6.7:1, which passes the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. White text falls near 3:1, so keep it for large headings only.
What colors pair well with #9585dc?
It looks richer against charcoal or deep plum than against white, which drains it. A muted mustard or sage accent adds warmth without clashing with its cool undertone.
Is #9585dc readable on white or black?
#9585dc has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.