#9F79EA Color Meaning and Information

#9F79EA Color Information

#9F79EA RGB value is (159, 121, 234). The hex color red value is 159, green is 121, and blue is 234. Its HSL format shows a hue of 260°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 32 percent, 48 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#9F79EA Color Meaning

Color #9F79EA signifies controlled creativity and emotional awareness. #9F79EA mid toned purple (#9F79EA) balances brightness with composure, producing a steady and focused visual impact. Psychologically, color #9F79EA encourages emotional regulation while supporting imaginative work. #9F79EA helps maintain clarity during creative decision making. Culturally, #9F79EA appears in professional design systems, digital tools, and editorial layouts. Symbolically, #9F79EA reflects thoughtful expression, balance, and refined intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F79EA 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

#9F79EA

RGB

rgb(159, 121, 234)

HSL

hsl(260°, 73%, 70%)

CMYK

cmyk(32%, 48%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(260°, 48%, 92%)

XYZ

35.9867 26.9862 81.1540

Yxy

26.9862 0.2497 0.1872

Hunter Lab

51.9482 4.9925 -7.9271

CIE-Lab

58.9615 38.6089 -52.0903

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue234 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan32 / 100 (32%)

32%

Magenta48 / 100 (48%)

48%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#9F79EA 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

#9F79EA 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 #9F79EA 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:#9F79EA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.28:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.28:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F79EA 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

#9F79EA

protanopia

#8f8ecf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F79EA;

Text Color

color: #9F79EA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F79EA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F79EA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F79EA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F79EA 0%, #4e1cb2 100%);

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