Information about #958AB2 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #958AB2 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(149, 138, 178) (58.4% red, 54.1% green, 69.8% blue), or CMYK 11 / 16 / 0 / 30 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#958AB2 presents itself as a calm, restrained violet — one that floats near the light end of the scale. In practice it works well for clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Antique Viola (#928BA6). Nearby in the Register you will also find Cool Grey (#8C92AC) and Cool Violet (#A189BA).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(149, 138, 178)), which gives #958AB2 its character. If you plan to put text on a #958AB2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #958AB2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#958AB2 color variations

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#958AB2 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 #958AB2

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

Cool Grey color link
Cool Grey

#8C92AC

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Tiebreaker color link
Tiebreaker

#8E97AB

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Manatee color link
Manatee

#979AAA

#958AB2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#958AB2
  • RGB149, 138, 178
  • CMYK11, 16, 0, 30
  • HSL257°, 21%, 62%
  • HSL Precise256.5°, 20.619%, 61.961%
  • HSV257°, 22%, 70%
  • HSB257°, 22%, 70%
  • HEX ID958AB2
  • DECIMAL ID9800370
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.8%
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