#9B95A9
- Brightness
- 153.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 258°, 10%, 62%
- HSV V %
- 66%
- Lab
- 62.8, 6.2, -9.7
- CMYK (%)
- 8%, 12%, 0%, 34%
- PNG size
- 5.9 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, muted cool hue
Black text
7.27:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.89:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (7.27:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #9B95A9
Common Name: Lavender Mist
RGB: 155, 149, 169
HSL: 230°, 13%, 63%
Contrast vs White: 1.4 (Fails AA)
Contrast vs Black: 10.2 (Passes AA)
Mood Blurb: #9B95A9 strikes a serene and sophisticated tone, making it a versatile choice in both professional and creative settings. It balances between calming lavender hues and subtle grey undertones, offering a nuanced feel of understated elegance. Popular in design systems aiming to evoke tranquility, it's widely appreciated in visual art and home décor.
Close Named Matches:
- PPG Paint - Purple Surf - #9B95A9 (Exact match, ΔE=0.00)
- Behr Paint - Ash Violet - #9494A5 (ΔE=2.97)
- Jotun Paint - Blue View - #929AAE (ΔE=5.14)
- Benjamin Moore - Faded Violet - #8E90A2 (ΔE=4.10)
- Hallman Lindsay - Lilac Blossom - #9A93A9 (ΔE=1.36)
Why Designers Use It:
- Trendiness: Lavender Mist (#9B95A9) is trending in both digital and physical spaces, appealing to modern design aesthetics. It's frequently used in minimalist and Scandinavian-inspired interiors, fashion design, and user interfaces.
- Industry Use: Widely used in the fashion, home décor, and graphic design industries, its muted elegance speaks to a desire for calm and balance. It's frequently paired with pastels and neutrals, enhancing its versatility.
- Emotional Impact: The blend of lavender and grey offers an inviting yet non-intrusive presence, making it ideal for spaces intended to evoke calmness and creativity. This balance of cool tones aligns well with wellness-focused spaces and brands.
- Affiliation: It has a subtle connection to nature’s serene elements, drawing from the lavender flower, which is often associated with relaxation and meditation.
- Unique Use Cases: #9B95A9 is an excellent choice in high-end cosmetic packaging, luxury branding, and even in automotive interior designs for a touch of sophistication and refinement.