#9D5DA1 Hex Color
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Muted orchid, #9d5da1 sits between violet and plum with a noticeable gray cast. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and a little mysterious, which suits wellness, confectionery, and creative branding. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. Warm golds and soft creams flatter its cooler side. The hex code also has enough contrast behind white text for readable body copy.
Questions about #9d5da1
What is #9d5da1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d5da1 is rgb(157, 93, 161), in HSL hsl(296, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 42%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9d5da1?
Warm golds and soft creams bring out the cooler side of #9d5da1 and keep it from looking flat. Deep plums work too, though bright greens tend to make it read muddy.
Is #9d5da1 readable on white or black?
#9d5da1 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.