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#962ED6 color code is #962ED6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #962ed6.

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#962ED6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #962ED6 is 0.1329. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.74:1 against white and 3.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#962ED6 on white5.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
#962ED6 on black3.66:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #962ED65.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #962ED63.66:1AA Large

#962ED6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #962ED6?+
The hex code for #962ED6 is #962ED6. In RGB it's rgb(150, 46, 214), and in HSL it's hsl(277, 67%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #962ED6?+
#962ED6 in RGB is (150, 46, 214). Written in CSS: rgb(150, 46, 214).
What is the CMYK value of #962ED6?+
#962ED6 converts to CMYK(30%, 79%, 0%, 16%) for print. Hex equivalent is #962ED6.
Is #962ed6 a warm or cool color?+
#962ED6 (#962ED6) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 277° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #962ed6 belong to?+
#962ED6 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 277°, 67%, 51% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #962ed6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#962ED6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.74:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #962ed6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #962ED6 (#962ED6) is 3388 C Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #962ED6 in design

Practical guidance for using #962ed6 (#962ED6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #962ED6 (#962ED6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #962ed6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #962ED6 (#962ED6) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#962ED6 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

#962ED6 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.