#9F79EF Color Meaning and Information

#9F79EF Color Information

#9F79EF RGB value is (159, 121, 239). The hex color red value is 159, green is 121, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 259°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 33 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

#9F79EF

rgb(159, 121, 239)

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#9F79EF Color Meaning

Color #9F79EF signifies controlled creativity and emotional awareness. #9F79EF mid toned purple (#9F79EF) balances brightness with composure, producing a steady and focused visual impact. Psychologically, color #9F79EF encourages emotional regulation while supporting imaginative work. #9F79EF helps maintain clarity during creative decision making. Culturally, #9F79EF appears in professional design systems, digital tools, and editorial layouts. Symbolically, #9F79EF reflects thoughtful expression, balance, and refined intuition.

Color Conversion

Convert #9F79EF 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

#9F79EF

RGB

rgb(159, 121, 239)

HSL

hsl(259°, 79%, 71%)

CMYK

cmyk(33%, 49%, 0%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(259°, 49%, 94%)

XYZ

36.7154 27.2777 84.9914

Yxy

27.2777 0.2464 0.1831

Hunter Lab

52.2281 5.2387 -8.5117

CIE-Lab

59.2305 39.8750 -54.4408

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red159 / 255 (62%)

62%

Green121 / 255 (47%)

47%

Blue239 / 255 (94%)

94%

CMYK Values

Cyan33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Magenta49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#9F79EF 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

#9F79EF 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 #9F79EF 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:#9F79EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9F79EF 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

#9F79EF

protanopia

#8f8ed2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9F79EF;

Text Color

color: #9F79EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9F79EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9F79EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9F79EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9F79EF 0%, #4a16bb 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #9F79EF in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.