#9C65A3 Hex Color
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For muted backgrounds that stay out of the way, #9c65a3 is a dusty purple with just enough color to feel deliberate. Its low saturation and gray undertone suit supporting elements, not hero accents. Black text reads clearly on it at about 4.8:1, so small copy passes AA. Pair this hex code with deep teal for a richer palette.
Questions about #9c65a3
What is #9c65a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c65a3 is rgb(156, 101, 163), in HSL hsl(293, 25%, 52%) and in CMYK 4%, 38%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #9c65a3?
Is #9c65a3 readable on white or black?
#9c65a3 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.80:1 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.