#9400CC Color Meaning and Information

#9400CC Color Information

#9400CC RGB value is (148, 0, 204). The hex color red value is 148, green is 0, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 284°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#9400CC Color Meaning

Color #9400CC signifies electric mystery, profound transformation, and royal creativity. #9400CC deep, saturated purple, identical to Dark Violet, is the last visible hue in the light spectrum, suggesting magic, ambition, and the threshold of the unseen. Psychologically, color #9400CC stimulates deep imagination, spiritual curiosity, and a sense of luxurious, unconventional power. #9400CC culturally references psychedelic art, royal insignia, and the deep colors of outer space imagery. Spiritually, color #9400CC represents the pinnacle of intuition, the courage to explore the unknown, and creativity that touches the divine, embodying a mysterious and highly potent energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #9400CC across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#9400CC

RGB

rgb(148, 0, 204)

HSL

hsl(284°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(27%, 100%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(284°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

23.1118 10.6555 57.9653

Yxy

10.6555 0.2519 0.1162

Hunter Lab

32.6428 3.9404 -4.4609

CIE-Lab

38.9941 75.0382 -67.2762

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red148 / 255 (58%)

58%

Green0 / 255 (0%)

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Magenta100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

#9400CC harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#9400CC harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #9400CC for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9400CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.71:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9400CC appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#9400CC

protanopia

#54539b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9400CC;

Text Color

color: #9400CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9400CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9400CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9400CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9400CC 0%, #5a007b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9400CC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.