#9D96E0 Hex Color
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The hex code #9d96e0 is a cool, pastel purple with a muted violet cast and medium-light value. Its softness suits wellness, spring, wedding, and children’s designs, while its refined tone also fits cosmetics and spiritual branding. Use it as a supporting background or 30% palette tone; white can wash it out, so pair it with dark text for definition.
Questions about #9d96e0
What is #9d96e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d96e0 is rgb(157, 150, 224), in HSL hsl(246, 54%, 73%) and in CMYK 30%, 33%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d96e0?
#9d96e0 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted peach, giving its pale violet base definition without overpowering its soft, cool character in interfaces, packaging, or editorial layouts. Use navy for headings and peach as a small accent.
Is #9d96e0 readable on white or black?
#9d96e0 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.