#959AFF Hex Color
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Periwinkle with a neon kick, #959aff is a light, saturated indigo that leans cool. The brightness makes it a strong accent on dark interfaces, where it glows instead of washing out. Against white it can look thin, so give it charcoal or deep plum for support. Black text on this hex code reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #959aff
What is #959aff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #959aff is rgb(149, 154, 255), in HSL hsl(237, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 42%, 40%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #959aff?
Charcoal and deep plum ground its brightness, while warm sand keeps it from feeling cold. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, which wash out its saturation.
Is #959aff readable on white or black?
#959aff has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.