#9C0DBF Hex Color
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#9c0dbf is a loud, saturated purple with a cool electric edge. The hex code lands near violet, and it shines as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Pair it with deep navy for contrast or gold for a regal touch. White text reads clearly on top and passes AA for small body copy.
Questions about #9c0dbf
What is #9c0dbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c0dbf is rgb(156, 13, 191), in HSL hsl(288, 87%, 40%) and in CMYK 18%, 93%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #9c0dbf?
It holds its own against deep navy and gold, both of which bring out its regal side. For something softer, try muted teal or a pale champagne.
Is #9c0dbf readable on white or black?
#9c0dbf has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.