#958699 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted violet with strong grey undertones, #958699 reads as sophisticated and understated. Because this color sits on the desaturated side, it works best as a supporting tone or a calm, neutral background. Avoid using it alongside stark white, which makes it look washed out. Instead, pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep creams for a balanced, refined interface.
Questions about #958699
What is #958699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958699 is rgb(149, 134, 153), in HSL hsl(287, 9%, 56%) and in CMYK 3%, 12%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #958699?
#958699 creates a balanced, refined look when paired with deep charcoal or soft, off-white creams. Because it is desaturated and cool, it can look washed out next to pure white, so opt for warmer, darker neutrals to ground the color.
Is #958699 a warm or cool color?
#958699 leans cool due to its strong violet base and grey undertones. It lacks the vibrancy of pure purple, making it a sophisticated, understated choice that functions effectively as a neutral background rather than a bold accent color.
Is #958699 readable on white or black?
#958699 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.14:1 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.