#9E5B9C Hex Color
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Moderately light and rather unsaturated, #9e5b9c is a muted magenta with soft purple undertones. Its gentle character suggests tenderness, charm, and romance without becoming sugary, making it effective for cosmetics, fashion, and floral branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm cream. White text remains readable on this hex code, with about 4.7:1 contrast for body text.
Questions about #9e5b9c
What is #9e5b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5b9c is rgb(158, 91, 156), in HSL hsl(302, 27%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 1%, 38%.
Which colors pair well with #9e5b9c?
Does #9e5b9c look warm or cool?
#9e5b9c reads as a cool-leaning, muted magenta, with soft purple undertones that temper its red-violet base and give it a tender, romantic mood without the intensity of a vivid fuchsia.
Is #9e5b9c readable on white or black?
#9e5b9c has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.