#9F90C1 Hex Color
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A dusty lavender with gray undertones, #9f90c1 reads muted and cool rather than sweet. Its low saturation makes it a calm supporting tone, though it can look muddy next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or warm mustard for contrast. The hex code #9f90c1 is light enough for black text at 7.2:1.
Questions about #9f90c1
What is #9f90c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f90c1 is rgb(159, 144, 193), in HSL hsl(258, 28%, 66%) and in CMYK 18%, 25%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #9f90c1?
It pairs well with charcoal and deep plum for moodier palettes. Warm mustard also works, since the gray undertones in this lavender keep the mix grounded instead of clashing.
Is #9f90c1 readable on white or black?
#9f90c1 has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.23:1 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.