#993EB3 Hex Color
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#993eb3 is an intense, saturated violet that demands attention. Because it is so loud and brilliant, this shade works best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold tones to highlight luxury branding or creative interfaces. The hex code for this color is #993eb3, and it offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #993eb3
What is #993eb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #993eb3 is rgb(153, 62, 179), in HSL hsl(287, 49%, 47%) and in CMYK 15%, 65%, 0%, 30%.
When should I use #993eb3 in my design?
Because #993eb3 is such a loud and brilliant violet, it functions most effectively as an accent rather than a primary background color. It creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look when paired with muted gold tones for luxury branding projects.
Is #993eb3 readable on white or black?
#993eb3 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.