#9749D6 Hex Color
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#9749d6 is a saturated, cool purple with strong violet and blue undertones. Its bright intensity brings energy, creativity, and mystery to branding, gaming interfaces, confectionery, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or soft cream rather than a full background. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #9749d6.
Questions about #9749d6
What is #9749d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9749d6 is rgb(151, 73, 214), in HSL hsl(273, 63%, 56%) and in CMYK 29%, 66%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #9749d6?
Is #9749d6 a warm or cool color?
#9749d6 reads as a cool purple because its saturated violet base leans toward blue rather than red, giving it an energetic, futuristic feel instead of the warmth associated with plum or magenta.
Where does #9749d6 work best?
#9749d6 works well as a focused accent in branding, gaming interfaces, confectionery packaging, and calls to action, where its saturated violet energy adds emphasis without visually overwhelming the surrounding layout.
Is #9749d6 readable on white or black?
#9749d6 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.