#9D2EDD Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #9d2edd is a cool purple with a clear violet cast and medium-dark lightness. Its high chroma brings energy, excitement, and mystery to branding, gaming interfaces, calls to action, and creative accents. Use it sparingly with warm gray or deep navy. White text provides about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #9d2edd.
Questions about #9d2edd
What is #9d2edd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d2edd is rgb(157, 46, 221), in HSL hsl(278, 72%, 52%) and in CMYK 29%, 79%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9d2edd?
Pair #9d2edd with warm gray, deep navy, or soft white to balance its saturated violet; muted neutrals calm the combination, while navy creates a darker, high-energy palette for interfaces, branding accents, and focused calls to action.
Is #9d2edd warm or cool?
#9d2edd reads as a cool purple because its strong blue-violet cast outweighs the warmth of its red component; its high saturation adds energy and drama, making it effective for creative accents, gaming interfaces, and expressive calls to action.
Is #9d2edd readable on white or black?
#9d2edd has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.