Color swatch image showing Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) with RGB(159,0,197) values

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) Color Information

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) RGB value is (159, 0, 197). The hex color red value is 159, green is 0, and blue is 197. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent.

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Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) Color Meaning

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) embodies a scientific approach to vibrancy, representing purple as defined by a precise color system based on human perception. This bright, slightly reddish violet is calibrated for purity and balance within the Munsell framework. Psychologically, Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) strikes a measured balance between energetic stimulation and creative depth, promoting a sense of vivid idealism, structured imagination, and chromatic clarity. It is purple analyzed, standardized, and optimized for consistent reproduction, removing the ambiguity of language. This color is mystery made measurable. Culturally, Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) is a product of color science, used in fields requiring accurate color communication like art restoration, product design, and soil analysis. Symbolically, it represents the human attempt to quantify the ineffable, to bring order to the spectrum of visual emotion. Its existence highlights the tension between the subjective experience of a color and the objective need to define it for industry and science. Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) is a bridge between the poetic soul of purple and the rational mind of human engineering.

Color Conversion

Convert Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) 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
#9F00C5
RGB
rgb(159, 0, 197)
HSL
hsl(288°, 100%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 100%, 0%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(288°, 100%, 77%)
XYZ
24.3761 11.4021 53.7394
Yxy
11.4021 0.2723 0.1274
Hunter Lab
33.7670 4.2503 -4.1130
CIE-Lab
40.2497 75.2163 -61.0725

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue197 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) 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

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) 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 Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) 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+)

6.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F00C5 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

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5)

protanopia

#5a5995

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F00C5;

Text Color

color: #9F00C5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F00C5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F00C540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F00C5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F00C5 0%, #600078 100%);

Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Purple (Munsell) (#9F00C5) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.