#9E96DE Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex code #9e96de produces a light, muted purple with cool violet undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its low saturation creates a gentle, peaceful mood suited to wellness, spring, cosmetics, weddings, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this shade, making it practical for accessible interfaces.
Questions about #9e96de
What is #9e96de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e96de is rgb(158, 150, 222), in HSL hsl(247, 52%, 73%) and in CMYK 29%, 32%, 0%, 13%.
Does #9e96de read as a warm or cool color?
The #9e96de hex color reads cool because its muted purple base leans toward violet rather than red or warm pink. Its low saturation and pastel finish keep that cool character calm, soft, and approachable in visual designs.
What colors pair well with #9e96de?
Is #9e96de readable on white or black?
#9e96de has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.87:1 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.