#9996E8 Hex Color
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#9996e8 is a soft, pastel indigo with a lavender tilt. Its hex code sits light and muted, which makes it a natural background shade for wellness brands, weddings, and spring layouts. It can wash out beside white, so anchor it with charcoal or deep navy instead. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.9:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #9996e8
What is #9996e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9996e8 is rgb(153, 150, 232), in HSL hsl(242, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 34%, 35%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #9996e8?
Deep charcoal and dark navy give #9996e8 the anchor it lacks next to white, while a muted terracotta accent adds warmth without clashing. Keep bright colors out of the palette so the pastel stays soft.
Is #9996e8 readable on white or black?
#9996e8 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.