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Running Number
10,260,905
HEX
#9C91A9
RGB
156, 145, 169
HSL
268°,12%,62%
HSV
268°,14%,66%
CMYK
8%,14%,0%,34%
Brightness
59%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#9C91A9 sits at 268° on the color wheel, placing it in the violet family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 12% saturation and 62% lightness, it reads as a heavily muted, light tone — a quiet, restrained presence that recedes rather than competes. Its RGB mix of 156, 145, 169 produces a 7.04:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #9C91A9 is a clear variant of CSS rosy brown — about 41 units away from #BC8F8F. Designers reach for violet hues at this saturation when the brief calls for restraint and atmosphere, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
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Table Row Highlight
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