#9E80CC Hex Color

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Muted and cool, #9e80cc is a medium-light purple with gray undertones and a soft lavender cast. Its restrained saturation gives branding, wellness, cosmetics, and spiritual designs a refined, sensitive mood without feeling loud. Use the hex code #9e80cc as a supporting tone beside navy or warm cream. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #9e80cc

What is #9e80cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e80cc is rgb(158, 128, 204), in HSL hsl(264, 43%, 65%) and in CMYK 23%, 37%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #9e80cc?
#9e80cc pairs well with navy, warm cream, and soft gray, creating balanced palettes that support its cool lavender cast without overpowering its restrained saturation; navy adds definition, while cream and gray keep the result calm.
Is #9e80cc readable on white or black?
#9e80cc has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.