#9D77F4 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated violet with a cool blue undertone. #9d77f4 works best as an accent or call-to-action color, where its high saturation pulls the eye without taking over a layout. It flatters deep charcoal for contrast and warm gold for a regal, richer feel. As a full background it can overwhelm, so keep doses small. The hex code #9d77f4 also passes AA with black text at about 6.4:1.
Questions about #9d77f4
What is #9d77f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d77f4 is rgb(157, 119, 244), in HSL hsl(258, 85%, 71%) and in CMYK 36%, 51%, 0%, 4%.
What text color should I use on #9d77f4?
Black text reads most clearly on #9d77f4, with a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text, so dark type works even at fine sizes.
What colors pair well with #9d77f4?
Deep charcoal grounds its brightness and keeps it from feeling neon, while warm gold plays up its royal side. Both pairings work well in branding and gaming interfaces.
Is #9d77f4 readable on white or black?
#9d77f4 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.