#9A93BD Hex Color
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This muted lavender is cool, dusty, and low in saturation, giving it a sophisticated, grayish character. Because it sits on the lighter side, #9a93bd works well as a subtle background or a soft secondary accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern look. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, making it a functional choice for readable UI elements.
Questions about #9a93bd
What is #9a93bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a93bd is rgb(154, 147, 189), in HSL hsl(250, 24%, 66%) and in CMYK 19%, 22%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9a93bd?
#9a93bd works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its dusty character. For a softer, more monochromatic aesthetic, try pairing this shade with lighter, desaturated grays or a slightly darker muted plum.
Is #9a93bd suitable for UI text?
While #9a93bd makes a beautiful background color for user interfaces, it is generally too light for primary body text due to readability concerns. Use it as a secondary element and stick to black or very dark neutrals for all actionable text.
Is #9a93bd readable on white or black?
#9a93bd has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.