#978BE5 Hex Color

A refined and muted cool violet

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#978be5 is a muted, cool-toned violet that feels refined without being aggressive. Because it is relatively unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to ground the color. The hex code for this shade is #978be5, which offers enough contrast against black text for accessible, legible small type.

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What is #978be5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #978be5 is rgb(151, 139, 229), in HSL hsl(248, 63%, 72%) and in CMYK 34%, 39%, 0%, 10%.

What colors pair best with #978be5?

#978be5 functions effectively when grounded by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, while offering a softer harmony when paired with desaturated olive tones. These combinations prevent the violet from overwhelming a design while maintaining its refined, cool character.

Is #978be5 readable on white or black?

#978be5 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 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.

#978BE5 Hex Color

A refined and muted cool violet

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