#958EB9 Hex Color
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#958eb9 is a dusty, ashy purple with cool violet undertones and very low saturation. Its muted lightness creates a reflective, orderly mood suited to spirituality, wellness, and refined branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted gold. Black text remains readable on it at about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #958eb9
What is #958eb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958eb9 is rgb(149, 142, 185), in HSL hsl(250, 23%, 64%) and in CMYK 19%, 23%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #958eb9?
#958eb9 pairs well with charcoal and muted gold, while cream and soft gray can lighten the palette without competing with its low-saturation violet character. Choose charcoal for grounded text or borders, and use muted gold sparingly for polished accents.
Is #958eb9 a warm or cool color?
#958eb9 reads as a cool color because its muted purple base carries clear violet-blue undertones, giving it a calm, ashy appearance rather than the warmth associated with redder plum or burgundy shades. Low saturation keeps the effect understated.
Is #958eb9 readable on white or black?
#958eb9 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.