#958BAF Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple carries a cool, ashy undertone that reads more muted than vibrant. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #958baf works well for UI elements that require clarity without high-contrast strain. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep slate blues to avoid a washed-out look. It serves best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #958baf
What is #958baf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958baf is rgb(149, 139, 175), in HSL hsl(257, 18%, 62%) and in CMYK 15%, 21%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with the #958baf purple?
Pair #958baf with deep charcoal or cool slate tones to ground its dusty, unsaturated character and prevent the palette from looking washed out. Avoid bright neons, as they overwhelm this delicate purple's naturally muted, ashy quality.
Is #958baf readable on white or black?
#958baf has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.