#9B859D Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy purple, #9b859d carries a muted, matte quality. This desaturated tone functions best as a subtle background element rather than a dominant color. It offers excellent readability for small, black typography, maintaining a 6.2:1 contrast ratio. Because it leans toward gray, the hex code #9b859d feels like a grounded neutral, making it ideal for minimalist branding and secondary accents.
Questions about #9b859d
What is #9b859d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b859d is rgb(155, 133, 157), in HSL hsl(295, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 1%, 15%, 0%, 38%.
How can I best use #9b859d in a design palette?
Is #9b859d readable on white or black?
#9b859d has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.