#DC9CEB Color Meaning and Information

#DC9CEB Color Information

#DC9CEB RGB value is (220, 156, 235). The hex color red value is 220, green is 156, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 289°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 8percent.

#DC9CEB

rgb(220, 156, 235)

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#DC9CEB Color Meaning

Color #DC9CEB conveys imaginative clarity, creative insight, and gentle introspection. In color psychology, #DC9CEB encourages mental focus, reflective thinking, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #DC9CEB is used in artistic expression, ceremonial textiles, and design, symbolizing inspiration, subtle sophistication, and creativity. From a spiritual perspective, color #DC9CEB embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #DC9CEB supports thoughtful observation and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9CEB 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

#DC9CEB

RGB

rgb(220, 156, 235)

HSL

hsl(289°, 66%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(6%, 34%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(289°, 34%, 92%)

XYZ

56.3991 44.9907 84.3088

Yxy

44.9907 0.3037 0.2423

Hunter Lab

67.0751 8.5039 -6.9834

CIE-Lab

72.8858 37.0314 -30.4029

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green156 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue235 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)

Magenta34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#DC9CEB 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

#DC9CEB 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 #DC9CEB 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:#DC9CEB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.10:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC9CEB 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

#DC9CEB

protanopia

#c0c0d8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9CEB;

Text Color

color: #DC9CEB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9CEB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9CEB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9CEB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9CEB 0%, #a026bb 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC9CEB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.