#9751BF Hex Color
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Loud, saturated purple that leans cool toward violet. The hex code #9751bf has enough contrast for white body text at 4.9:1, which makes it a solid call-to-action or button color. As a full background it can overwhelm, so treat it as a 10 percent accent against olive or gold.
Questions about #9751bf
What is #9751bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9751bf is rgb(151, 81, 191), in HSL hsl(278, 46%, 53%) and in CMYK 21%, 58%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9751bf?
Its complementary yellow-greens, like chartreuse or olive, give #9751bf the strongest contrast. Deep gold and warm neutrals also flatter it if you want something less electric. Keep it to an accent either way.
Does white or black text read better on #9751bf?
White text is the clear winner at about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text lands near 4.2:1 and falls short, so stick with white for anything small.
Is #9751bf readable on white or black?
#9751bf has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.