Information about #9F809F color

#9F809F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9F809F belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(159, 128, 159) — 62.4% red, 50.2% green, 62.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 0 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #9F809F reads as a calm, restrained magenta and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grayish Mulberry (#9E7DA8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Fuchsia (#A87D9E) and Thin (#A87CA0).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(159, 128, 159)), which gives #9F809F its character. If you plan to put text on a #9F809F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #9F809F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9F809F color variations

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#9F809F 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 #9F809F

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

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

Heather color link
Heather

#A484AC

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9F809F
  • RGB159, 128, 159
  • CMYK0, 12, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(159, 128, 159)
  • HSL300°, 14%, 56%
  • HSL Precise300°, 13.901%, 56.275%
  • HSV300°, 19%, 62%
  • HSB300°, 19%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • GLSLvec3(0.624, 0.502, 0.624)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.624, 0.502, 0.624, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.624, 0.502, 0.624)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID9F809F
  • DECIMAL ID10453151
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01