#9E909E Hex Color
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Cut Heather is a muted, dusty violet with a strong grey base. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a focal point. Black text remains legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for UI components. The hex code for this desaturated purple is #9e909e. It pairs well with charcoal or warm, earthy creams.
Questions about Cut Heather
What is the hex code for Cut Heather?
Cut Heather is #9e909e. In RGB that is rgb(158, 144, 158), in HSL hsl(300, 7%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 0%, 38%.
How should I use #9e909e in digital design?
Use Cut Heather as a sophisticated, non-distracting background color for web interfaces or as a subtle accent for borders and dividers. Because it maintains strong legibility with black text, it serves as an excellent alternative to standard cool greys.
What colors pair best with Cut Heather?
This muted violet harmonizes beautifully with charcoal for high-contrast typography, or with soft, warm creams to enhance its dusty, vintage quality. Avoid overly vibrant neons, which can clash with the desaturated nature of the pigment.
Is Cut Heather readable on white or black?
Cut Heather has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 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.