#9A88DE Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated violet sits between lavender and a muted periwinkle. Its restrained chroma gives it a sophisticated, calm quality that works best as a supporting accent in UI designs. Because #9a88de offers excellent contrast with black text, it functions reliably for readable body elements. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep forest green for a grounded, modern palette.

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What is #9a88de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9a88de is rgb(154, 136, 222), in HSL hsl(253, 57%, 70%) and in CMYK 31%, 39%, 0%, 13%.

What colors pair best with #9a88de for a modern design?

#9a88de works exceptionally well when balanced against grounded neutrals like charcoal or slate to keep the palette professional. For a more vibrant contrast, consider adding a pop of mustard or cream to lighten the mood while maintaining the violet's sophisticated undertone.

Is #9a88de readable on white or black?

#9a88de has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.

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