#9879A5 Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated violet, #9879a5 brings a matte, ashy quality to branding and UI designs. Its muted tone offers a sophisticated alternative to brighter purples, making it an excellent base for wellness or cosmetics packaging. Because it holds strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background for body content. Pair it with crisp creams to maintain its cool, refined aesthetic.
Questions about #9879a5
What is #9879a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9879a5 is rgb(152, 121, 165), in HSL hsl(282, 20%, 56%) and in CMYK 8%, 27%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
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Is #9879a5 readable on white or black?
#9879a5 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.