#9A59DF Hex Color
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Think grape soda with the volume turned up. This saturated violet, hex code #9a59df, has a cool electric energy that reads loudest in small doses: highlights, buttons, gaming accents. As a full background it can tire the eye fast. Black text holds up on it at about 4.9:1, so labels stay readable. Muted neutrals calm it down, and what colors make gray helps you mix a neutral that fits.
Questions about #9a59df
What is #9a59df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a59df is rgb(154, 89, 223), in HSL hsl(269, 68%, 61%) and in CMYK 31%, 60%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9a59df?
Charcoal and muted olive green tone down its brightness, while a sharp lime accent pushes it louder. Warm golds also flatter its cool undertone. Avoid large soft pink areas, which make it look washed out.
Is #9a59df readable on white or black?
#9a59df has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.