#978CBA Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated purple carries a cool, ashy undertone that feels restrained and elegant. Because it is highly readable, #978cba works well for body text or UI elements that require clear contrast against black. Use this shade as a supporting tone in luxury or cosmetic branding, as it pairs effectively with deeper charcoal grays to ground its lightness. The hex code for this color is #978cba.
Questions about #978cba
What is #978cba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #978cba is rgb(151, 140, 186), in HSL hsl(254, 25%, 64%) and in CMYK 19%, 25%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #978cba readable on white or black?
#978cba has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.77:1 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.