#968AD0 Hex Color
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This unsaturated violet leans into a cool, calm aesthetic with a muted, lavender character. Its gentle chroma makes it an excellent choice for a supporting tone in web design or wellness branding. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it reads clearly even in smaller font sizes. Designers often use the hex code #968ad0 to create a sense of elegance without overwhelming a user interface.
Questions about #968ad0
What is #968ad0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968ad0 is rgb(150, 138, 208), in HSL hsl(250, 43%, 68%) and in CMYK 28%, 34%, 0%, 18%.
What colors complement the muted violet #968ad0?
Is #968ad0 readable on white or black?
#968ad0 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.