#9F659F Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #9f659f is a mid-light purple with gray undertones that keeps it matte and understated. It earns its place as a supporting tone, where low saturation adds depth without shouting. Across large areas it can read muddy, so balance it with warm cream or deep plum. Black text passes AA on this hex code at 4.8:1.
Questions about #9f659f
What is #9f659f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f659f is rgb(159, 101, 159), in HSL hsl(300, 23%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f659f?
Cream, deep plum, and charcoal all flatter #9f659f. Its grayed undertone also looks richer next to olive than against pure white, which can wash it out. Slightly stronger partners keep this muted purple from reading flat.
Is #9f659f readable on white or black?
#9f659f has a 4.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.83:1 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.