Information about #9E6CDA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#9E6CDA falls into the Violet Color Family — High Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(158, 108, 218) — 62% red, 42.4% green, 85.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 24 / 43 / 0 / 15. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9E6CDA presents itself as a vivid, lively violet — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Pastel Purple (#966FD6). Slightly further away sit Pastel Grape (#A16AD1) and Julie's Lavender (#A767D5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(158, 108, 218)), which gives #9E6CDA its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. #9E6CDA has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E6CDA color variations

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#9E6CDA 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 #9E6CDA

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

#9E6CDA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E6CDA
  • RGB158, 108, 218
  • CMYK24, 43, 0, 15
  • HSL267°, 60%, 64%
  • HSL Precise267.273°, 59.783%, 63.922%
  • HSV267°, 50%, 85%
  • HSB267°, 50%, 85%
  • HEX ID9E6CDA
  • DECIMAL ID10382554
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB85.5%
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