#9B94A7 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid violet, #9b94a7 is a dusty purple that reads almost grey. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone, working well as a UI background beside deep plum or warm charcoal. Black text on it hits about 7.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type. The hex code #9b94a7 suits moody branding and calm interfaces.
Questions about #9b94a7
What is #9b94a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b94a7 is rgb(155, 148, 167), in HSL hsl(262, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 7%, 11%, 0%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b94a7?
Deep plum and dark charcoal deepen its grey-violet character, while a warm accent like terracotta lifts it out of the muted range. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #9b94a7 readable on white or black?
#9b94a7 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.18:1 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.