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#9457D6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9457D6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9457D6 Color Information

#9457D6 RGB value is (148, 87, 214). The hex color red value is 148, green is 87, and blue is 214. Its HSL format shows a hue of 269°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of59 percent. The CMYK process values are 31 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 16percent.

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#9457D6 Color Meaning

Color #9457D6 balances mystical intuition with modern clarity. #9457D6 mid-tone purple—named after the quartz gem—avoids both royal arrogance and new-age vagueness. Psychologically, color #9457D6 stimulates creative problem-solving by bridging logic (blue) and imagination (red). #9457D6’s used in educational tech, meditation apps, and design systems that seek “calm innovation.” Historically, #9457D6 was worn by bishops and healers to ward off intoxication—symbolizing mental clarity through spiritual discipline. Today, #9457D6 appears in inclusive wellness and neurodiversity-friendly interfaces. Spiritually, #9457D6 represents insight earned through stillness. Use color #9457D6 when your audience seeks transformation that’s grounded, not escapist.

Color Conversion

Convert #9457D6 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
#9457D6
RGB
rgb(148, 87, 214)
HSL
hsl(269°, 61%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(31%, 59%, 0%, 16%)
HSV
hsv(269°, 59%, 84%)
XYZ
27.7585 17.9673 65.6233
Yxy
17.9673 0.2493 0.1614
Hunter Lab
42.3879 4.2093 -5.7548
CIE-Lab
49.4565 49.5936 -56.0828

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red148 / 255 (58%)
58%
Green87 / 255 (34%)
34%
Blue214 / 255 (84%)
84%

CMYK Values

Cyan31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)
16%

Color Variations

#9457D6 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

#9457D6 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 #9457D6 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9457D6 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9457D6;

Text Color

color: #9457D6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9457D6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9457D640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9457D6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9457D6 0%, #56228d 100%);

#9457D6 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9457D6 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.