#9A90E5 Hex Color
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Soft lavender with a dusty, muted finish. #9a90e5 is light enough to serve as a calm UI background, though it fades next to pure white, so give it darker neighbors. Deep plum and charcoal flatter it best. The hex code suits wellness, wedding, and branding work that needs a gentle violet.
Questions about #9a90e5
What is #9a90e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a90e5 is rgb(154, 144, 229), in HSL hsl(247, 62%, 73%) and in CMYK 33%, 37%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #9a90e5?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive all sit well against #9a90e5 without stealing its softness. For a warmer contrast, try a muted mustard as a small accent.
Is #9a90e5 readable on white or black?
#9a90e5 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.