Legendary Lavender color: hex code #9D61D4
Legendary Lavender has the hex code #9D61D4. It is a moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.6% red, 38% green and 83.1% blue (157, 97, 212).
Its hue angle is 271°, with 57% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 54% magenta, 0% yellow and 17% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.09:1).
Legendary Lavender (#9D61D4) color codes
| HEX | #9D61D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(157, 97, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.6%, 38%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(271, 57%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(271, 54%, 83%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 54%, 0%, 17%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.37, 45.98, -50.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.37, 68.09, 312.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.06, 20.471, 64.642) | |
| Decimal | 10314196 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Legendary Lavender, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #9D61D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.09:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9D61D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.09:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #9D61D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3a7bd8Protanopia
no red cones#4e7dd1Deuteranopia
no green cones#947691Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9d61d4; }
.text { color: #9d61d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9d61d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(157 97 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9d61d4, #d461d1); }Similar colors
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See #9D61D4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #9D61D4?
- #9D61D4 is a moderate violet known as Legendary Lavender. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Legendary Lavender?
- The RGB value is 157, 97, 212: 157 red, 97 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Legendary Lavender?
- The complementary color is #98D461, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9D61D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.09:1 and white text 4.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.