#9C96BD Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated lavender sits in a cool gray space. Because of its muted character, #9c96bd works best as a supporting tone rather than a bold highlight. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a sophisticated, structured palette. The hex code is #9c96bd, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible in small, readable body sizes.
Questions about #9c96bd
What is #9c96bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c96bd is rgb(156, 150, 189), in HSL hsl(249, 23%, 66%) and in CMYK 17%, 21%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #9c96bd?
This muted shade works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate. Using high-contrast dark grays helps the dusty lavender feel structured and intentional rather than washed out, making it an excellent choice for modern, minimal web interfaces.
Is #9c96bd considered a warm or cool color?
#9c96bd sits firmly on the cool side of the spectrum due to its distinct gray undertones. Because it lacks the saturated warmth of traditional violets, it reads as a sophisticated, desaturated mid-tone rather than a vibrant or energetic purple.
Is #9c96bd readable on white or black?
#9c96bd has a 2.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.51:1 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.