#9992D6 Hex Color
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Not a sweet pastel, this lavender leans muted and cool, with a gray undertone that keeps it grounded. The hex code #9992d6 works best as a supporting tone or dark mode surface, where it flatters charcoal text and deep plum accents. Black text reads clearly at about 7.4:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Try it in wellness or cosmetics branding.
Questions about #9992d6
What is #9992d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9992d6 is rgb(153, 146, 214), in HSL hsl(246, 45%, 71%) and in CMYK 29%, 32%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9992d6?
Deep plum and charcoal both flatter its gray undertone better than pure white, which can wash it out. A muted mustard accent adds warmth when the palette starts to feel too cold.
Is #9992d6 readable on white or black?
#9992d6 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.