Information about #9A85CD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9A85CD belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(154, 133, 205) (60.4% red, 52.2% green, 80.4% blue), or CMYK 20 / 28 / 0 / 20 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated blue-purple violet, #9A85CD appears airy and pastel-like. Expect to see shades like this in clean interfaces where content needs room to breathe. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sabrina Violet (#A285D1). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Unicorn (#9F90D0) and Cold Purple (#9D8ABF).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(154, 133, 205)), which gives #9A85CD its character. If you plan to put text on a #9A85CD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #9A85CD so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#9A85CD color variations

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#9A85CD 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 #9A85CD

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

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Lilac Bush color link
Lilac Bush

#9470C4

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

True V color link
True V

#8A73D6

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

#9A85CD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A85CD
  • RGB154, 133, 205
  • CMYK20, 28, 0, 20
  • HSL258°, 42%, 66%
  • HSL Precise257.5°, 41.86%, 66.275%
  • HSV258°, 35%, 80%
  • HSB258°, 35%, 80%
  • HEX ID9A85CD
  • DECIMAL ID10126797
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
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