#958E9D Hex Color
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#958e9d is a dusty, ashy purple with significant grey undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, this color functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a bold highlight. It reads clearly with black typography, making it a practical choice for UI backgrounds. Use it alongside deep charcoal greys to build a sophisticated, balanced palette. The hex code for this shade is #958e9d.
Questions about #958e9d
What is #958e9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958e9d is rgb(149, 142, 157), in HSL hsl(268, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 5%, 10%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #958e9d for UI design?
Is #958e9d suitable for primary brand elements?
Because #958e9d lacks high saturation, it is best utilized as a supportive background color rather than a primary call-to-action shade. It provides a calm, grounded base that lets more vibrant colors stand out without overwhelming the viewer's visual hierarchy.
Is #958e9d readable on white or black?
#958e9d has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.