#993EB8 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #993eb8 is a medium-dark purple with a cool violet cast and strong visual energy. It suits calls to action, creative branding, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or luxury accents. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. White text provides about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #993eb8.
Questions about #993eb8
What is #993eb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #993eb8 is rgb(153, 62, 184), in HSL hsl(285, 50%, 48%) and in CMYK 17%, 66%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #993eb8 in a palette?
#993eb8 pairs well with white, charcoal, soft lavender, and muted gold accents; its cool violet base benefits from warm neutrals that soften the saturation, while analogous purples and blues create a more unified, energetic palette.
Does #993eb8 read as warm or cool?
#993eb8 reads as a cool purple because its violet cast leans toward blue rather than red; its high saturation adds energy, making it effective for creative accents, calls to action, gaming interfaces, and spiritual or luxury visual themes.
Is #993eb8 readable on white or black?
#993eb8 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.