#9D95A1 Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, #9d95a1 is a muted violet with significant grey undertones. It lacks the punch of a standard purple, making it better suited as a supporting tone than a dominant base. Use it to bring sophistication to branding or as a softer alternative to dark grey in UI design. Pair it with deep charcoal for structure. The hex code for this shade is #9d95a1.
Questions about #9d95a1
What is #9d95a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d95a1 is rgb(157, 149, 161), in HSL hsl(280, 6%, 61%) and in CMYK 2%, 7%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #9d95a1?
Does #9d95a1 read as warm or cool?
This shade leans slightly cool due to its distinct grey infusion, which prevents it from feeling overtly sweet or floral. It functions as a sophisticated neutral, making it a reliable choice for professional designs where a standard purple might feel too aggressive or playful.
Is #9d95a1 readable on white or black?
#9d95a1 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.