#9E08D1 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and cool, #9e08d1 is a vivid purple with a strong magenta undertone and medium lightness. Its intensity brings energy and attention to calls to action, gaming interfaces, luxury details, and creative branding. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. White text remains clear, with about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #9e08d1.
Questions about #9e08d1
What is #9e08d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e08d1 is rgb(158, 8, 209), in HSL hsl(285, 93%, 43%) and in CMYK 24%, 96%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #9e08d1?
Does #9e08d1 read as warm or cool?
#9e08d1 reads as a cool color because its blue-violet base outweighs its magenta undertone, while its saturated purple remains energetic rather than icy and works as a lively focal point in restrained cool or neutral palettes.
Is #9e08d1 readable on white or black?
#9e08d1 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.