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MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) Color Information

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) RGB value is (159, 121, 238). The hex color red value is 159, green is 121, and blue is 238. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) Color Meaning

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) signifies controlled creativity and emotional awareness. This mid toned purple (#9F79EE) balances brightness with composure, producing a steady and focused visual impact. Psychologically, MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) encourages emotional regulation while supporting imaginative work. It helps maintain clarity during creative decision making. Culturally, it appears in professional design systems, digital tools, and editorial layouts. Symbolically, it reflects thoughtful expression, balance, and refined intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) 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
#9F79EE
RGB
rgb(159, 121, 238)
HSL
hsl(259°, 77%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(259°, 49%, 93%)
XYZ
36.5681 27.2187 84.2153
Yxy
27.2187 0.2471 0.1839
Hunter Lab
52.1715 5.1888 -8.3930
CIE-Lab
59.1762 39.6209 -53.9721

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Green121 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue238 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) 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

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) 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 MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) 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+)

3.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F79EE 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

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE)

protanopia

#8f8ed2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F79EE;

Text Color

color: #9F79EE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F79EE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F79EE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F79EE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F79EE 0%, #4a18b7 100%);

MediumPurple2 (#9F79EE) Color FAQs

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