Information about #9A8DC3 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9A8DC3 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(154, 141, 195) — 60.4% red, 55.3% green, 76.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 21 / 0 / 24. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9A8DC3 is a moderately toned classic blue that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cold Purple (#9D8ABF). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cool Violet (#A189BA) and Unicorn (#9F90D0).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(154, 141, 195)), which gives #9A8DC3 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9A8DC3: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.0:1 for white. #9A8DC3 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9A8DC3 color variations

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#9A8DC3 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 #9A8DC3

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

Cold Purple color link
Cold Purple

#9D8ABF

Cool Violet color link
Cool Violet

#A189BA

Unicorn color link
Unicorn

#9F90D0

East Side color link
East Side

#AA8CBC

Birdcage color link
Birdcage

#9D9CB7

Wistful color link
Wistful

#A29ECD

Logan color link
Logan

#9D9CB4

Stratosphere color link
Stratosphere

#97A0CE

Vision color link
Vision

#A09BB2

Glossy Grape color link
Glossy Grape

#AB92B3

#9A8DC3 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9A8DC3
  • RGB154, 141, 195
  • CMYK16, 21, 0, 24
  • CSSrgb(154, 141, 195)
  • HSL254°, 31%, 66%
  • HSL Precise254.444°, 31.034%, 65.882%
  • HSV254°, 28%, 76%
  • HSB254°, 28%, 76%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.765
  • GLSLvec3(0.604, 0.553, 0.765)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.604, 0.553, 0.765, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.604, 0.553, 0.765)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB76.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX ID9A8DC3
  • DECIMAL ID10128835
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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