#9B6DD8 Hex Color
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#9b6dd8 is a saturated, cool purple that leans bright violet. It reads loud and beaming, so it works best as an accent in calls to action, gaming UI, or luxury branding rather than a full background. Black text hits about 5.6:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body copy. If it feels too intense, mix in a bit of gray to tone it down.
Questions about #9b6dd8
What is #9b6dd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b6dd8 is rgb(155, 109, 216), in HSL hsl(266, 58%, 64%) and in CMYK 28%, 50%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #9b6dd8?
Deep teal, charcoal, and soft cream all flatter #9b6dd8, grounding its brightness instead of competing with it. Use it as a 10 percent accent so the palette stays balanced.
Is #9b6dd8 readable on white or black?
#9b6dd8 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.