#973DA5 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated purple with a cool violet lean. #973da5 has the punch for CTAs, highlights, and gaming or confectionery branding, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Pair it with warm gold or soft chartreuse for real pop. The hex code #973da5 also handles white text at about 6.0:1, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #973da5
What is #973da5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #973da5 is rgb(151, 61, 165), in HSL hsl(292, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 8%, 63%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #973da5?
Warm gold and soft chartreuse both make #973da5 glow, while charcoal tames its energy for a calmer, more grounded mix. Treat it as your 10 percent accent if the rest of the palette is neutral.
Does white text pass WCAG AA on #973da5?
Yes. White text on #973da5 reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, clearing the 4.5:1 AA threshold for body text. Small labels and fine print stay readable too.
Is #973da5 readable on white or black?
#973da5 has a 5.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.