#9798C8 Hex Color
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This dusty indigo has an unsaturated, ashy character that avoids visual harshness. It sits between blue and purple, making it a reliable supporting tone for modern UI design. The hex code #9798c8 is legible with black text, so it works well for smaller body copy. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, balanced palette.
Questions about #9798c8
What is #9798c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9798c8 is rgb(151, 152, 200), in HSL hsl(239, 31%, 69%) and in CMYK 25%, 24%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9798c8?
#9798c8 pairs best with dark neutrals like charcoal or soft slate tones, which help ground its ashy character without creating harsh visual contrast for the viewer. You can also mix it with warm, creamy off-whites to establish a cleaner, airy aesthetic in your website layouts.
Does #9798c8 read more blue or purple?
This shade sits precisely between blue and purple, leaning slightly more toward indigo than violet while maintaining a muted, ashy quality that softens its overall presence. Its unsaturated character helps it behave effectively like a neutral, making it far more versatile for backgrounds than a vibrant, pure saturated purple.
Is #9798c8 readable on white or black?
#9798c8 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.