Color swatch image showing #9A4EB0 with RGB(154,78,176) values

#9A4EB0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9A4EB0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9A4EB0 Color Information

#9A4EB0 RGB value is (154, 78, 176). The hex color red value is 154, green is 78, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 287°, saturation of 39 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 56 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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#9A4EB0 Color Meaning

Color #9A4EB0 signifies classical opulence, floral decadence, and historical vibrancy. #9A4EB0 rich, reddish-purple derives its name from the Latin for purple, evoking imperial dyes, blooming hyacinths, and the lush colors of medieval manuscripts. Psychologically, color #9A4EB0 is luxurious and stimulating, promoting feelings of regal confidence, artistic abundance, and a connection to a rich, historical aesthetic. #9A4EB0 sits between the warmth of red and the coolness of blue, offering a balanced, sumptuous depth. #9A4EB0 color is heritage in a vividly saturated form. Culturally, color #9A4EB0 is linked to the long history of Tyrian purple and the use of similar hues in religious and royal iconography across Europe. Symbolically, #9A4EB0 represents achieved status, spiritual wealth, and the fruitful blending of earthly power and divine aspiration. Therefore, color #9A4EB0 acts as a direct chromatic link to pre-modern concepts of luxury and authority, offering a hue that feels both ancient and powerfully present.

Color Conversion

Convert #9A4EB0 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
#9A4EB0
RGB
rgb(154, 78, 176)
HSL
hsl(287°, 39%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 56%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(287°, 56%, 69%)
XYZ
23.8873 15.4534 42.7981
Yxy
15.4534 0.2908 0.1881
Hunter Lab
39.3108 3.3621 -3.0094
CIE-Lab
46.2490 47.2192 -39.1788

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red154 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green78 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta56 / 100 (56%)
56%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#9A4EB0 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

#9A4EB0 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 #9A4EB0 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9A4EB0 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

#9A4EB0

protanopia

#797898

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9A4EB0;

Text Color

color: #9A4EB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9A4EB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9A4EB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9A4EB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9A4EB0 0%, #5c2e69 100%);

#9A4EB0 Color FAQs

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