Color swatch image showing #9B86FC with RGB(155,134,252) values
Color swatch image showing #9B86FC with RGB(155,134,252) values

#9B86FC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9B86FC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9B86FC Color Information

#9B86FC RGB value is (155, 134, 252). The hex color red value is 155, green is 134, and blue is 252. Its HSL format shows a hue of 251°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 38 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent.

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#9B86FC Color Meaning

Color #9B86FC conveys openness, creativity, and youthful confidence. #9B86FC lighter violet shade (#9B86FC) feels energetic and approachable, encouraging exploration and expressive thinking. Psychologically, color #9B86FC stimulates imagination and emotional optimism. #9B86FC supports creative experimentation without pressure. Culturally, #9B86FC is common in entertainment design, contemporary fashion, and interactive media. Spiritually, #9B86FC represents curiosity, self discovery, and expanding personal awareness.

Color Conversion

Convert #9B86FC 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
#9B86FC
RGB
rgb(155, 134, 252)
HSL
hsl(251°, 95%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(38%, 47%, 0%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(251°, 47%, 99%)
XYZ
39.6134 31.0470 96.0003
Yxy
31.0470 0.2377 0.1863
Hunter Lab
55.7198 5.2343 -10.2148
CIE-Lab
62.5473 34.9172 -56.3525

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red155 / 255 (61%)
61%
Green134 / 255 (53%)
53%
Blue252 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#9B86FC 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

#9B86FC 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 #9B86FC 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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#9B86FC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9B86FC 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

#9B86FC

protanopia

#9292df

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9B86FC;

Text Color

color: #9B86FC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9B86FC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9B86FC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9B86FC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9B86FC 0%, #2c06d9 100%);

#9B86FC Color FAQs

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