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#945EA1 color code is #945EA1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #945ea1.

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#945EA1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #945EA1 is 0.1687. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.80:1 against white and 4.37:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#945EA1 on white4.80:1AA
The quick brown fox
#945EA1 on black4.37:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #945EA14.80:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #945EA14.37:1AA Large

#945EA1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #945EA1?+
The hex code for #945EA1 is #945EA1. In RGB it's rgb(148, 94, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(288, 26%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #945EA1?+
#945EA1 in RGB is (148, 94, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(148, 94, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #945EA1?+
#945EA1 converts to CMYK(8%, 42%, 0%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #945EA1.
Is #945ea1 a warm or cool color?+
#945EA1 (#945EA1) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 288° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #945ea1 belong to?+
#945EA1 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 288°, 26%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #945ea1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#945EA1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.8:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #945ea1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #945EA1 (#945EA1) is 258 C Pantone 258 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #945EA1 in design

Practical guidance for using #945ea1 (#945EA1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #945EA1 (#945EA1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #945ea1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #945EA1 (#945EA1) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#945EA1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#945EA1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.