Color swatch image showing #9D81AD with RGB(157,129,173) values
Color swatch image showing #9D81AD with RGB(157,129,173) values

#9D81AD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9D81AD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9D81AD Color Information

#9D81AD RGB value is (157, 129, 173). The hex color red value is 157, green is 129, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 9 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent.

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#9D81AD Color Meaning

Color #9D81AD conveys refined sophistication, creative inspiration, and balanced depth. Its mid-range purple evokes both calm and intellectual stimulation. Psychologically, color #9D81AD enhances focus, emotional insight, and imaginative thought. In design, color #9D81AD pairs effectively with soft neutrals and muted tones, producing compositions that are elegant yet expressive. Symbolically, #9D81AD embodies wisdom, refinement, and artistic sensitivity. Spiritually, color #9D81AD encourages introspection, higher creativity, and balanced energy. Culturally, #9D81AD is associated with ceremonial elegance, intellectual pursuits, and aesthetic discernment.

Color Conversion

Convert #9D81AD 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
#9D81AD
RGB
rgb(157, 129, 173)
HSL
hsl(278°, 21%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 25%, 0%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(278°, 25%, 68%)
XYZ
29.2977 25.8857 42.9875
Yxy
25.8857 0.2984 0.2637
Hunter Lab
50.8780 2.2204 -2.2199
CIE-Lab
57.9284 19.0979 -19.2576

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan9 / 100 (9%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#9D81AD 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

#9D81AD 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 #9D81AD 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+)

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D81AD 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

#9D81AD

protanopia

#9191a2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D81AD;

Text Color

color: #9D81AD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D81AD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D81AD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D81AD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D81AD 0%, #5d456a 100%);

#9D81AD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9D81AD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.