#9F8DB1 Hex Color
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The hex code #9f8db1 is a cool, ashy lavender purple with low saturation and a softened gray undertone. Its restrained lightness gives layouts a serene, refined mood with a hint of mystery. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #9f8db1
What is #9f8db1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f8db1 is rgb(159, 141, 177), in HSL hsl(270, 19%, 62%) and in CMYK 10%, 20%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f8db1?
Where does #9f8db1 work best in a design?
#9f8db1 works best as a supporting color in wellness, cosmetics, wedding, and spiritual branding, or as a soft panel in interfaces where its cool gray cast keeps the mood gentle without demanding attention. Its muted, medium-light value can lose impact when used across every large surface.
Is #9f8db1 readable on white or black?
#9f8db1 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.91:1 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.