#9E78AB Hex Color
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The hex code #9e78ab is a muted, cool purple with dusty violet undertones and a matte finish. Its restrained saturation suggests calm, sensitivity, and refinement, making it effective for wellness branding, cosmetics, wedding palettes, and creative interfaces. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains readable for body copy at about 5.7:1 contrast. Against white, it can look washed out.
Questions about #9e78ab
What is #9e78ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e78ab is rgb(158, 120, 171), in HSL hsl(285, 23%, 57%) and in CMYK 8%, 30%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #9e78ab?
Pair #9e78ab with charcoal for readable, grounded contrast, or warm cream for a softer look; muted mauve, burgundy, and dusty rose extend its restrained violet palette without making the design feel overly bright.
Does #9e78ab look warm or cool?
#9e78ab reads as a cool, muted purple because its violet base and blue-leaning undertones temper the red in the mix. Its dusty saturation keeps the shade calm and refined rather than vivid, making it well suited to gentle, polished visual systems.
Is #9e78ab readable on white or black?
#9e78ab has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.