#9863ED Hex Color
Loud, saturated violet with an electric edge
Like a neon sign glowing over a record shop, #9863ed is a loud, saturated violet that pulls the eye. This hex code reads cool and electric, so it works best as an accent, call to action, or highlight instead of a full background. Pair it with charcoal or cream, and know that black text stays readable over it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #9863ed
What is #9863ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9863ed is rgb(152, 99, 237), in HSL hsl(263, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 36%, 58%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #9863ed?
#9863ed flatters charcoal, cream, and warm yellow, which temper its electric saturation. Against plain white it can wash out, so test it as an accent first.
Is #9863ed readable on white or black?
#9863ed has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.