#9F8DA6 Hex Color
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This dusty lavender, hex code #9f8da6, is a desaturated purple with distinct gray undertones. It functions best as a supporting tone because it lacks the intensity of primary colors. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate to ground its lightness. Because black text provides excellent contrast at 6.8:1 against this hue, it works effectively for readable UI design elements.
Questions about #9f8da6
What is #9f8da6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8da6 is rgb(159, 141, 166), in HSL hsl(283, 12%, 60%) and in CMYK 4%, 15%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #9f8da6?
#9f8da6 works beautifully alongside deep charcoal or slate grays, which help ground its airy, light quality. To create a more sophisticated palette, try pairing this dusty lavender with warm, muted earth tones like soft terracotta or sandy beige.
Is #9f8da6 readable on white or black?
#9f8da6 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.