#9979E5 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #9979e5 is a bright violet with real punch. Its strong saturation reads bold and energetic, which suits highlights, calls to action, and gaming brands. It works best as an accent in a 10% role, since large washes can overwhelm. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so labels and buttons stay readable. The hex code for this shade of purple is #9979e5.
Questions about #9979e5
What is #9979e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9979e5 is rgb(153, 121, 229), in HSL hsl(258, 68%, 69%) and in CMYK 33%, 47%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #9979e5?
Deep teal and charcoal ground its brightness, while a warm gold accent makes it pop. Skip bright pinks and reds, which compete with its saturated purple for attention.
Is #9979e5 readable on white or black?
#9979e5 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.