#9593A7 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #9593a7 is a light, gray-leaning purple with a dusty violet cast. Its restrained saturation gives branding, spiritual, and luxury layouts a thoughtful, mysterious tone without feeling theatrical. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal, ink navy, or warm ivory. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #9593a7.
Questions about #9593a7
What is #9593a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9593a7 is rgb(149, 147, 167), in HSL hsl(246, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 11%, 12%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9593a7?
Does #9593a7 read as a warm or cool color?
#9593a7 reads as a cool color because its gray base carries a dusty violet cast, though its low saturation keeps it gentle rather than icy in most palettes and interfaces. Warm ivory, beige, or muted blush can balance that cool impression.
Is #9593a7 readable on white or black?
#9593a7 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.