#9D87A1 Hex Color
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A cross between mauve and faded lilac, this dusty purple wears a gray veil that keeps it muted and calm. #9d87a1 works best as a supporting tone, where its low saturation adds depth without stealing focus. It pairs well with deep forest green or warm charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #9d87a1
What is #9d87a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d87a1 is rgb(157, 135, 161), in HSL hsl(291, 12%, 58%) and in CMYK 2%, 16%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #9d87a1?
Deep forest green and warm charcoal both make #9d87a1 look richer, while cream softens its gray edge. Avoid bright pastels, which wash out its muted character. A charcoal accent keeps the palette grounded.
Can #9d87a1 be used as a text background?
Yes, for dark text. Black on #9d87a1 reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off this shade.
Does #9d87a1 read warm or cool?
It leans cool, but the red in its purple base keeps it from feeling icy. That slight warmth makes it sit comfortably next to earthy neutrals like taupe and olive.
Is #9d87a1 readable on white or black?
#9d87a1 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.