Color swatch image showing #9D81B7 with RGB(157,129,183) values

#9D81B7 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9D81B7 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9D81B7 Color Information

#9D81B7 RGB value is (157, 129, 183). The hex color red value is 157, green is 129, and blue is 183. Its HSL format shows a hue of 271°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent.

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#9D81B7 Color Meaning

Color #9D81B7 conveys a slightly brighter and more luminous variant of the same scenic idealism. #9D81B7 light, reddish-purple maintains the majestic quality but with a warmer, more vibrant tone, as if the mountains are bathed in late afternoon sun. Psychologically, color #9D81B7 retains the uplifting and awe-inspiring qualities of its counterpart but adds a note of hopeful energy and vibrant possibility. #9D81B7 feels less wistful and more actively inspiring, stimulating creative ambition within a framework of serene beauty. #9D81B7 shade is majesty with a spark of vitality. Culturally, #9D81B7 alternate spelling and hue solidify the connection to the American landscape ideal, offering a slightly different interpretation of the same poetic concept. Symbolically, #9D81B7 represents the same noble distance but with a clearer path forward, a dream that feels within reach on a bright day. Color #9D81B7 ensures the lyrical color can adapt to different design needs while maintaining its core identity as a color of dignified, natural splendor.

Color Conversion

Convert #9D81B7 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
#9D81B7
RGB
rgb(157, 129, 183)
HSL
hsl(271°, 27%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 30%, 0%, 28%)
HSV
hsv(271°, 30%, 72%)
XYZ
30.3021 26.2875 48.2766
Yxy
26.2875 0.2890 0.2507
Hunter Lab
51.2713 2.5343 -2.9702
CIE-Lab
58.3090 21.2743 -24.3878

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red157 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue183 / 255 (72%)
72%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)
28%

Color Variations

#9D81B7 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

#9D81B7 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 #9D81B7 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+)

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9D81B7 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

#9D81B7

protanopia

#9191aa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9D81B7;

Text Color

color: #9D81B7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9D81B7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9D81B740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9D81B7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9D81B7 0%, #5b4273 100%);

#9D81B7 Color FAQs

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