#9B86F1 Color Meaning and Information

#9B86F1 Color Information

#9B86F1 RGB value is (155, 134, 241). The hex color red value is 155, green is 134, and blue is 241. Its HSL format shows a hue of 252°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 36 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 5percent.

#9B86F1

rgb(155, 134, 241)

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#9B86F1 Color Meaning

Color #9B86F1 signifies controlled creativity and emotional awareness. #9B86F1 mid toned purple (#9B86F1) balances brightness with composure, producing a steady and focused visual impact. Psychologically, color #9B86F1 encourages emotional regulation while supporting imaginative work. #9B86F1 helps maintain clarity during creative decision making. Culturally, #9B86F1 appears in professional design systems, digital tools, and editorial layouts. Symbolically, #9B86F1 reflects thoughtful expression, balance, and refined intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert #9B86F1 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

#9B86F1

RGB

rgb(155, 134, 241)

HSL

hsl(252°, 79%, 74%)

CMYK

cmyk(36%, 44%, 0%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(252°, 44%, 95%)

XYZ

37.9199 30.3696 87.0824

Yxy

30.3696 0.2441 0.1955

Hunter Lab

55.1086 4.6391 -8.7740

CIE-Lab

61.9718 31.9977 -51.2123

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red155 / 255 (61%)

61%

Green134 / 255 (53%)

53%

Blue241 / 255 (95%)

95%

CMYK Values

Cyan36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Magenta44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#9B86F1 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

#9B86F1 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 #9B86F1 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:#9B86F1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.97:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9B86F1 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

#9B86F1

protanopia

#9292d7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9B86F1;

Text Color

color: #9B86F1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9B86F1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9B86F140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9B86F1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9B86F1 0%, #3917c3 100%);

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