#9764BE Hex Color
A bold and crisp saturated violet
This medium-toned, saturated violet is cool, crisp, and assertive. Because it avoids muted gray undertones, #9764be serves best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or slate grays for a sophisticated look. With a contrast ratio of 4.9:1, this hex code supports black text for excellent legibility in branding or high-impact UI elements.
Questions about #9764be
What is #9764be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9764be is rgb(151, 100, 190), in HSL hsl(274, 41%, 57%) and in CMYK 21%, 47%, 0%, 25%.
How can I effectively use #9764be in UI design?
#9764be functions best as an assertive accent color rather than a primary background element. It maintains excellent readability with black text due to its saturation, making it a perfect choice for interactive buttons or high-impact call-to-action components on clean backgrounds.
Which colors create a sophisticated scheme with #9764be?
Pair #9764be with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate to ground its intensity and prevent it from appearing too playful. For a more vibrant palette, consider adding soft creams or muted greens to balance the crisp, cool energy of this violet.
Is #9764be readable on white or black?
#9764be has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.