#9E9BD6 Hex Color
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A muted, cool violet, #9e9bd6 offers a serene and delicate appearance. This pastel shade works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to avoid washing out UI elements. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it remains a reliable choice for accessible, refined design work. The hex code for this soft purple is #9e9bd6.
Questions about #9e9bd6
What is #9e9bd6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9bd6 is rgb(158, 155, 214), in HSL hsl(243, 42%, 72%) and in CMYK 26%, 28%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What color schemes pair effectively with #9e9bd6?
This muted violet creates harmonious palettes when paired with desaturated greens like sage or warm, neutral beiges. Because of its cool, pastel nature, #9e9bd6 acts as a bridge between neutral backgrounds and brighter, more vibrant graphic elements.
Is #9e9bd6 readable on white or black?
#9e9bd6 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.11:1 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.