#9E85DD Hex Color
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Reach for lavender when a palette needs a calm, cool purple that stays soft, and #9e85dd delivers exactly that. This hex code describes a rather desaturated violet with a clear gray undertone, so it reads muted rather than sweet. It works best as a supporting tone behind deep plum or charcoal, since it can wash out beside plain white. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 6.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body copy. For muted neutrals around it, it helps to know what colors make gray.
Questions about #9e85dd
What is #9e85dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e85dd is rgb(158, 133, 221), in HSL hsl(257, 56%, 69%) and in CMYK 29%, 40%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9e85dd?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted sage flatter its gray undertone better than bright yellows, which turn harsh against such a soft violet. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color in those palettes.
Is #9e85dd readable on white or black?
#9e85dd has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.85:1 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.