Information about #9B6A7E color

#9B6A7E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9B6A7E belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(155, 106, 126) (60.8% red, 41.6% green, 49.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 11 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained rose, #9B6A7E sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Strikemaster (#946A81). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bazaar (#98777B) and Bona Fide (#97777B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(155, 106, 126)), which gives #9B6A7E its character. If you plan to put text on a #9B6A7E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #9B6A7E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9B6A7E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#9B6A7E 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 #9B6A7E

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

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Light Plum color link
Light Plum

#9D5783

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9B6A7E
  • RGB155, 106, 126
  • CMYK0, 19, 11, 39
  • CSSrgb(155, 106, 126)
  • HSL336°, 20%, 51%
  • HSL Precise335.51°, 19.679%, 51.176%
  • HSV336°, 32%, 61%
  • HSB336°, 32%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.608, 0.416, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.608, 0.416, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.608, 0.416, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9B6A7E
  • DECIMAL ID10185342
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01