#969DE2 Hex Color
A muted periwinkle with sophisticated cool tones
This unsaturated, cool pastel purple has a dusty, muted quality that feels gentle and modern. It serves as a solid base for UI backgrounds because it offers high readability with black text. Pair #969de2 with sharp charcoal grays or warm terracotta to offset its inherent coolness. As a hex code, #969de2 provides a sophisticated, structured alternative to standard blues in digital interfaces.
Questions about #969de2
What is #969de2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #969de2 is rgb(150, 157, 226), in HSL hsl(234, 57%, 74%) and in CMYK 34%, 31%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #969de2 for a balanced palette?
Use #969de2 alongside deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its coolness, or introduce warm terracotta for a high-contrast, modern balance. The muted nature of this purple makes it versatile enough to act as either a primary accent or a calm, neutral background.
Is #969de2 readable on white or black?
#969de2 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.21:1 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.