#9A63D8 Hex Color
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#9a63d8 is a bright, strongly saturated purple with cool blue-violet undertones and a bold, energetic presence. It works best as a supporting accent for calls to action, highlights, creative branding, and gaming interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for contrast, and use black text when accessibility matters. Black text provides about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #9a63d8.
Questions about #9a63d8
What is #9a63d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a63d8 is rgb(154, 99, 216), in HSL hsl(268, 60%, 62%) and in CMYK 29%, 54%, 0%, 15%.
Which colors pair well with #9a63d8?
#9a63d8 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, high-contrast look, while warm cream softens its intensity; white, pale lavender, and muted blue-gray support lighter palettes without competing with its saturated purple.
Does #9a63d8 look warm or cool?
#9a63d8 reads as a cool purple because its strong blue-violet undertone shifts the hue away from red, giving it a crisp, energetic feel rather than a warm, earthy one in most palettes.
Is #9a63d8 readable on white or black?
#9a63d8 has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.