#9E6EC7 Hex Color
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More muted than violet and softer than plum, #9e6ec7 sits where lavender cools into gray. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.5:1. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #9e6ec7
What is #9e6ec7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e6ec7 is rgb(158, 110, 199), in HSL hsl(272, 44%, 61%) and in CMYK 21%, 45%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #9e6ec7?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out its cool side, while a warm gold accent keeps it from feeling flat. Use it as a supporting tone so the pairing stays balanced.
Is #9e6ec7 readable on white or black?
#9e6ec7 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.