#9F5EDF Hex Color
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Loud, vivid purple with a cool violet edge. #9f5edf is saturated enough to steal focus, so treat it as an accent or use it for large type, not as a full background. It pairs well with deep teal, and softened neutrals like those in what colors make gray keep it grounded. Black text on it passes WCAG AA. The hex code #9f5edf suits gaming brands, highlights, and dark mode UI.
Questions about #9f5edf
What is #9f5edf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5edf is rgb(159, 94, 223), in HSL hsl(270, 67%, 62%) and in CMYK 29%, 58%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #9f5edf?
Deep teal, charcoal, and sage all balance #9f5edf without competing with its saturation. For a bolder palette, add a golden yellow accent and keep it to small hits.
Does #9f5edf read warm or cool?
#9f5edf leans cool because its blue component outweighs its red. The high saturation keeps it energetic though, so it reads electric rather than calm.
Is #9f5edf readable on white or black?
#9f5edf has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.