#9596ED Hex Color
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A light, muted indigo with a soft lavender undertone. #9596ed reads gentle and cool, which suits pastel palettes, spring themes, and baby product design. Use it as a background or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. It pairs well with charcoal, and black text on this hex code reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #9596ed
What is #9596ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9596ed is rgb(149, 150, 237), in HSL hsl(239, 71%, 76%) and in CMYK 37%, 37%, 0%, 7%.
What text color works best on #9596ed?
Black text works best on #9596ed, with a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text only reaches roughly 2.7:1, so avoid it for readable copy.
What colors pair well with #9596ed?
This pastel indigo looks grounded next to charcoal and deep navy, which add weight without clashing. Warm accents like terracotta or soft peach keep the palette from feeling cold.
Is #9596ed readable on white or black?
#9596ed has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.