#96A8F7 Hex Color
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Not a deep or moody indigo, #96a8f7 is its pale pastel cousin. The lightness keeps it soft and cool, closer to periwinkle than the night sky. Black text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast on it, so it clears WCAG AA behind small body copy. Use it as a dominant UI background, where it flatters charcoal and terracotta better than plain white.
Questions about #96a8f7
What is #96a8f7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96a8f7 is rgb(150, 168, 247), in HSL hsl(229, 86%, 78%) and in CMYK 39%, 32%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #96a8f7?
Charcoal and deep plum keep its cool cast grounded, while terracotta adds a warm counterpoint that makes the pastel feel intentional. Plain white tends to wash it out, so lean on darker partners.
Is #96a8f7 readable on white or black?
#96a8f7 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.