#9072A3 color
The hex color #9072A3 is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 56.5% red, 44.7% green and 63.9% blue (144, 114, 163).
Its hue angle is 277°, with 21% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Crown Jewels (#946DAD), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.12:1).
#9072A3 color codes
| HEX | #9072A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(144, 114, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(56.5%, 44.7%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(277, 21%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(277, 30%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 30%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.52, 21.26, -21.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.52, 30.5, 314.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.129, 20.609, 37.35) | |
| Decimal | 9466531 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9072A3, 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 #9072A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9072A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | 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 #9072A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a7ca5Protanopia
no red cones#717ea1Deuteranopia
no green cones#8e7884Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9072a3; }
.text { color: #9072a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9072a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(144 114 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9072a3, #a3729d); }
Similar colors
#946dadCrown Jewels#967bb6Lavender Purple#867ba9Aster#807396Purple Haze#966ebdViola#a97fb1Heart Potion#847592Vintage#ab7cb4Berries Galore
Questions
- What color is #9072A3?
- #9072A3 is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Crown Jewels. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9072A3?
- The RGB value is 144, 114, 163: 144 red, 114 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9072A3?
- The complementary color is #85A372, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9072A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1 and white text 4.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.