#9E8FE8 Hex Color
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Soft lavender with a cool, muted cast. The hex code #9e8fe8 reads gentle rather than bold, since pulling purple toward gray tones down its energy (see what colors make gray). It works best as a supporting tone behind dark plum or charcoal text, which reaches about 7.5:1 contrast. Next to plain white it can look washed out.
Questions about #9e8fe8
What is #9e8fe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e8fe8 is rgb(158, 143, 232), in HSL hsl(250, 66%, 74%) and in CMYK 32%, 38%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #9e8fe8?
#9e8fe8 pairs well with deep plum, slate blue, and charcoal, which let its muted lavender quality stand out. Avoid pale yellows nearby, as they can make it look dull.
Is #9e8fe8 readable on white or black?
#9e8fe8 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.