Information about #9987A6 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9987A6 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(153, 135, 166) — 60% red, 52.9% green, 65.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 12 / 0 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9987A6 is a gently muted blue-purple violet that carries an easy, daylight feel. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Deep Amethyst (#9C8AA4). Slightly further away sit Ooh La (#A088A6) and Antique Viola (#928BA6).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(153, 135, 166)), which gives #9987A6 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9987A6: 6.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.3:1 for white. No one has named #9987A6 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9987A6 color variations

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#9987A6 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 #9987A6

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

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Grey Suit color link
Grey Suit

#9391A0

Effortless color link
Effortless

#A096A7

Santas Grey color link
Santas Grey

#9998A7

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Vita Strada color link
Vita Strada

#A1949D

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9987A6
  • RGB153, 135, 166
  • CMYK5, 12, 0, 35
  • HSL275°, 15%, 59%
  • HSL Precise274.839°, 14.833%, 59.02%
  • HSV275°, 19%, 65%
  • HSB275°, 19%, 65%
  • HEX ID9987A6
  • DECIMAL ID10061734
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.1%
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