#9A6DA6 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #9a6da6 is a dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its moderate lightness supports spirituality, creativity, and refined luxury without feeling flashy. Use the hex code #9a6da6 as a supporting tone with charcoal, parchment, or deep wine; black text remains readable for body copy at about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9a6da6
What is #9a6da6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a6da6 is rgb(154, 109, 166), in HSL hsl(287, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 7%, 34%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a6da6?
For a restrained palette, pair #9a6da6 with charcoal or parchment, then add deep wine for warmth and depth. These supporting tones balance its cool gray undertones without making the dusty purple feel bright or overly sweet.
Why does #9a6da6 read as cool?
The blue-violet bias and gray undertones make #9a6da6 read cool rather than warm. Its muted saturation softens the purple, giving interfaces, packaging, and editorial designs a calm, mature mood instead of a vivid or playful one.
Is #9a6da6 readable on white or black?
#9a6da6 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.