#DC9CEC Color Meaning and Information

#DC9CEC Color Information

#DC9CEC RGB value is (220, 156, 236). The hex color red value is 220, green is 156, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 7 percent, 34 percent, 0 percent, 7percent.

#DC9CEC

rgb(220, 156, 236)

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#DC9CEC Color Meaning

Color #DC9CEC conveys imaginative depth, reflective calm, and emotional clarity. In color psychology, #DC9CEC fosters creative thinking, mental composure, and thoughtful engagement. Across cultures and history, color #DC9CEC has been used in artistic expression, textiles, and ceremonial art, representing inspiration, subtlety, and elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #DC9CEC embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #DC9CEC encourages thoughtful reflection and measured action.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9CEC 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

#DC9CEC

RGB

rgb(220, 156, 236)

HSL

hsl(288°, 68%, 77%)

CMYK

cmyk(7%, 34%, 0%, 7%)

HSV

hsv(288°, 34%, 93%)

XYZ

56.5440 45.0487 85.0720

Yxy

45.0487 0.3029 0.2413

Hunter Lab

67.1183 8.5654 -7.1263

CIE-Lab

72.9240 37.2265 -30.8895

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Green156 / 255 (61%)

61%

Blue236 / 255 (93%)

93%

CMYK Values

Cyan7 / 100 (7%)

Magenta34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#DC9CEC 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

#DC9CEC 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 #DC9CEC 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:#DC9CEC

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 #DC9CEC 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

#DC9CEC

protanopia

#c0c0d9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9CEC;

Text Color

color: #DC9CEC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9CEC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9CEC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9CEC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9CEC 0%, #9f24be 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #DC9CEC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.