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#9F95DB color code is #9F95DB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9f95db.

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#9F95DB Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9F95DB is 0.3398. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.69:1 against white and 7.80:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9F95DB on white2.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#9F95DB on black7.80:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #9F95DB2.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #9F95DB7.80:1AAA

#9F95DB — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9F95DB?+
The hex code for #9F95DB is #9F95DB. In RGB it's rgb(159, 149, 219), and in HSL it's hsl(249, 49%, 72%).
What is the RGB value of #9F95DB?+
#9F95DB in RGB is (159, 149, 219). Written in CSS: rgb(159, 149, 219).
What is the CMYK value of #9F95DB?+
#9F95DB converts to CMYK(27%, 32%, 0%, 14%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9F95DB.
Is #9f95db a warm or cool color?+
#9F95DB (#9F95DB) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 249° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9f95db belong to?+
#9F95DB belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 249°, 49%, 72% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #9f95db accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9F95DB on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.69:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9f95db?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9F95DB (#9F95DB) is 7441 C Bright Lavender, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9F95DB in design

Practical guidance for using #9f95db (#9F95DB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#9F95DB (#9F95DB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9F95DB (#9F95DB) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#9F95DB 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#9F95DB 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.