#9C92C6 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, #9c92c6 is a dusty lavender with gray undertones that read cool. Its low saturation makes it a steadying 30% supporting tone rather than a lead color, and it flatters deep plum or warm terracotta without turning muddy. The hex code holds about 7.3:1 contrast against black text, so it passes AA behind small body copy.
Questions about #9c92c6
What is #9c92c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c92c6 is rgb(156, 146, 198), in HSL hsl(252, 31%, 67%) and in CMYK 21%, 26%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9c92c6?
Deep plum, warm terracotta, and forest green all give #9c92c6 contrast without fighting its muted, grayed nature. Cream also works, as long as nearby text stays dark.
Is #9c92c6 readable on white or black?
#9c92c6 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.34:1 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.