#9982E5 Hex Color
Soft purple, easy on the eyes
#9982e5 is a soft, cool purple with blue undertones. Its mid-range lightness keeps it readable on white, and black text holds solid contrast against it. The shade feels playful rather than formal, so it suits creative branding, gaming interfaces, and accent elements more than stiff corporate layouts. Pair it with muted warm neutrals to tone down its coolness.
Questions about #9982e5
What is #9982e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9982e5 is rgb(153, 130, 229), in HSL hsl(254, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 33%, 43%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #9982e5?
Muted warm neutrals like soft peach, sand, and olive balance its cool undertones. For higher contrast, deep navy or charcoal text keeps layouts readable while the purple stays as a supporting tone.
Is #9982e5 readable on white or black?
#9982e5 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.