Petrified Purple color: hex code #9C87C1
Petrified Purple has the hex code #9C87C1. It is a light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 61.2% red, 52.9% green and 75.7% blue (156, 135, 193).
Its hue angle is 262°, with 32% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.65:1).
Petrified Purple (#9C87C1) color codes
| HEX | #9C87C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 135, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(61.2%, 52.9%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(262, 32%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(262, 30%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 30%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.11, 19.77, -27.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.11, 33.69, 305.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.998, 28.246, 54.208) | |
| Decimal | 10258369 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Petrified Purple, 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 #9C87C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9C87C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.65:1 | 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 #9C87C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b91c3Protanopia
no red cones#7e91bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#96909cTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9c87c1; }
.text { color: #9c87c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9c87c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(156 135 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9c87c1, #b987c1); }Similar colors
#9488beMagic Carpet#967bb6Lavender Purple#a893c1Enchanted Lilac#b090c7Fleur-De-Lis#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#867ba9Aster#a97fb1Heart Potion#b19cd9Violet Velvet
See #9C87C1 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #9C87C1?
- #9C87C1 is a light, desaturated violet known as Petrified Purple. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Petrified Purple?
- The RGB value is 156, 135, 193: 156 red, 135 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Petrified Purple?
- The complementary color is #ACC187, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9C87C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.65:1 and white text 3.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.