Information about #946CA5 color

#946CA5 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #946CA5 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(148, 108, 165) — 58% red, 42.4% green, 64.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 7 / 22 / 0 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#946CA5 presents itself as a gently muted blue-purple violet — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ce Soir (#9271A7). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fuufies thigh squeeze (#97709F) and Dark Lilac (#9C6DA5).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(148, 108, 165)), which gives #946CA5 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 4.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 4.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#946CA5 color variations

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#946CA5 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #946CA5

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Ce Soir color link
Ce Soir

#9271A7

Dark Lilac color link
Dark Lilac

#9C6DA5

Fuurple color link
Fuurple

#97709E

Taffeta color link
Taffeta

#996E9E

Faded Purple color link
Faded Purple

#916E99

RTNO color link
RTNO

#9A65B5

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Trendy Pink color link
Trendy Pink

#8C6495

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#946CA5
  • RGB148, 108, 165
  • CMYK7, 22, 0, 35
  • CSSrgb(148, 108, 165)
  • HSL282°, 24%, 54%
  • HSL Precise282.105°, 24.051%, 53.529%
  • HSV282°, 35%, 65%
  • HSB282°, 35%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.424, 0.647)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.424, 0.647, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.424, 0.647)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.7%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID946CA5
  • DECIMAL ID9727141
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01