#966CCC Hex Color
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This fairly saturated violet balances cool undertones with enough chroma to stand out in creative branding. Because it maintains a solid 5.3:1 contrast ratio against black, use #966ccc for legible small text or UI elements that require authority without overwhelming the design. It pairs well with muted teals or creams, serving better as a supporting tone than a full background color. The hex code is #966ccc.
Questions about #966ccc
What is #966ccc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966ccc is rgb(150, 108, 204), in HSL hsl(266, 48%, 61%) and in CMYK 26%, 47%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair best with #966ccc in a design?
Is #966ccc readable on white or black?
#966ccc has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.