Information about #9788DC color

#9788DC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9788DC belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 136, 220) (59.2% red, 53.3% green, 86.3% blue), or CMYK 27 / 33 / 0 / 14 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#9788DC presents itself as a clearly saturated classic blue — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Light Persian Blue (#968BE7). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Perrywinkle (#8F8CE7) and Sabrina Violet (#A285D1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(151, 136, 220)), which gives #9788DC its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9788DC: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. #9788DC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9788DC color variations

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#9788DC 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 #9788DC

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9788DC
  • RGB151, 136, 220
  • CMYK27, 33, 0, 14
  • CSSrgb(151, 136, 220)
  • HSL251°, 55%, 70%
  • HSL Precise250.714°, 54.545%, 69.804%
  • HSV251°, 38%, 86%
  • HSB251°, 38%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • GLSLvec3(0.592, 0.533, 0.863)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.592, 0.533, 0.863, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.592, 0.533, 0.863)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB86.3%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID9788DC
  • DECIMAL ID9930972
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01