#968EFF Hex Color
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Loud and luminous, #968eff sits between indigo and violet with a bright, saturated glow. Its lightness keeps it upbeat, but it can wash out against white, so treat it as an accent, button, or highlight rather than a full background. The hex code flatters deep plum and charcoal partners. Black text on it reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #968eff
What is #968eff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #968eff is rgb(150, 142, 255), in HSL hsl(244, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 41%, 44%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #968eff?
Charcoal and deep plum give #968eff the dark partner its lightness needs, while warm coral adds punch for playful layouts. Avoid pairing it with white text, since the contrast drops below accessible levels.
Is #968eff readable on white or black?
#968eff has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.61:1 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.