Color swatch image showing #DC9CFA with RGB(220,156,250) values

#DC9CFA Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DC9CFA including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DC9CFA Color Information

#DC9CFA RGB value is (220, 156, 250). The hex color red value is 220, green is 156, and blue is 250. Its HSL format shows a hue of 281°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 12 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent.

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#DC9CFA Color Meaning

Color #DC9CFA conveys imaginative depth, reflective calm, and emotional clarity. In color psychology, #DC9CFA fosters creative thinking, mental composure, and thoughtful engagement. Across cultures and history, color #DC9CFA has been used in artistic expression, textiles, and ceremonial art, representing inspiration, subtlety, and elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #DC9CFA embodies mindful observation, deliberate creativity, and balanced energy. #DC9CFA encourages thoughtful reflection and measured action.

Color Conversion

Convert #DC9CFA 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
#DC9CFA
RGB
rgb(220, 156, 250)
HSL
hsl(281°, 90%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 38%, 0%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(281°, 38%, 98%)
XYZ
58.6590 45.8947 96.2094
Yxy
45.8947 0.2922 0.2286
Hunter Lab
67.7456 9.4711 -9.2330
CIE-Lab
73.4772 40.0210 -37.6471

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Green156 / 255 (61%)
61%
Blue250 / 255 (98%)
98%

CMYK Values

Cyan12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#DC9CFA 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

#DC9CFA 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 #DC9CFA 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DC9CFA 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

#DC9CFA

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DC9CFA;

Text Color

color: #DC9CFA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DC9CFA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DC9CFA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DC9CFA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DC9CFA 0%, #9c0cde 100%);

#DC9CFA Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DC9CFA color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.