#9959BE Hex Color
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Call-to-action buttons and gaming interfaces are natural homes for a purple this loud. #9959be is a saturated mid-tone violet with a cool, slightly magenta undertone. White text passes AA against it at about 4.6:1, so it can carry small body copy. It works best as an accent or supporting color, and it flatters deep teal or mustard far more than the usual white.
Questions about #9959be
What is #9959be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9959be is rgb(153, 89, 190), in HSL hsl(278, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 19%, 53%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9959be?
Deep teal, mustard yellow, and charcoal all sharpen #9959be without fighting it. Skip pale grays and soft pastels, since they wash the purple out and flatten its saturation.
Does #9959be read warm or cool?
It reads cool because of its blue base, but a soft magenta undertone keeps it from feeling icy. Its middle-of-the-road lightness lets it work as either an accent or a supporting tone.
Is #9959be readable on white or black?
#9959be has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.