#9E9EAD Hex Color
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Reach for #9e9ead when a design calls for purple without the drama. This ashy violet sits close to grey, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Its hex code reads dusty and muted, pairing well with deep plum or warm terracotta. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.9:1, which makes it a safe background for small body text.
Questions about #9e9ead
What is #9e9ead in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e9ead is rgb(158, 158, 173), in HSL hsl(240, 8%, 65%) and in CMYK 9%, 9%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e9ead?
Deep plum and charcoal make #9e9ead feel richer, while warm terracotta gives it a lift. Avoid pale pastels next to it, since this muted violet washes out against very light tones.
Is #9e9ead readable on white or black?
#9e9ead has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 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.