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#9F79C9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9F79C9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9F79C9 Color Information

#9F79C9 RGB value is (159, 121, 201). The hex color red value is 159, green is 121, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 268°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 21 percent, 40 percent, 0 percent, 21percent.

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#9F79C9 Color Meaning

Color #9F79C9 conveys a slightly brighter and more luminous variant of the same scenic idealism. #9F79C9 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 #9F79C9 retains the uplifting and awe-inspiring qualities of its counterpart but adds a note of hopeful energy and vibrant possibility. #9F79C9 feels less wistful and more actively inspiring, stimulating creative ambition within a framework of serene beauty. #9F79C9 shade is majesty with a spark of vitality. Culturally, #9F79C9 alternate spelling and hue solidify the connection to the American landscape ideal, offering a slightly different interpretation of the same poetic concept. Symbolically, #9F79C9 represents the same noble distance but with a clearer path forward, a dream that feels within reach on a bright day. Color #9F79C9 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 #9F79C9 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
#9F79C9
RGB
rgb(159, 121, 201)
HSL
hsl(268°, 43%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(21%, 40%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(268°, 40%, 79%)
XYZ
31.6781 25.2627 58.4649
Yxy
25.2627 0.2745 0.2189
Hunter Lab
50.2620 3.5826 -4.5865
CIE-Lab
57.3305 30.5853 -36.1261

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Magenta40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#9F79C9 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

#9F79C9 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 #9F79C9 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+)

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F79C9 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

#9F79C9

protanopia

#8f8eb6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F79C9;

Text Color

color: #9F79C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F79C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F79C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F79C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F79C9 0%, #5b3586 100%);

#9F79C9 Color FAQs

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