Information about #957CA2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #957CA2 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(149, 124, 162) (58.4% red, 48.6% green, 63.5% blue), or CMYK 5 / 15 / 0 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #957CA2 reads as a softly toned blue-purple violet and feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Grayish Violet (#937DA8). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grayish Mulberry (#9E7DA8) and Ce Soir (#9271A7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(149, 124, 162)), which gives #957CA2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #957CA2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. No one has named #957CA2 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#957CA2 color variations

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#957CA2 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #957CA2

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#957CA2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#957CA2
  • RGB149, 124, 162
  • CMYK5, 15, 0, 36
  • HSL279°, 17%, 56%
  • HSL Precise279.474°, 16.964%, 56.078%
  • HSV279°, 23%, 64%
  • HSB279°, 23%, 64%
  • HEX ID957CA2
  • DECIMAL ID9796770
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
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