#9846BE Hex Color
Loud, Lush, Impossible to Ignore
A bold, saturated purple with a cool violet lean. #9846be reads lively and assertive, which suits highlights, gaming brands, and calls to action more than quiet backgrounds. White text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep plum or warm gold to keep it from feeling loud.
Questions about #9846be
What is #9846be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9846be is rgb(152, 70, 190), in HSL hsl(281, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 20%, 63%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9846be?
Deep plum and warm gold both flatter #9846be, keeping its brightness in check. For contrast, pair it with a muted chartreuse or a pale apricot.
Is #9846be readable on white or black?
#9846be has a 5.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.