#9486A3 color
The hex color #9486A3 is a grayish violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58% red, 52.5% green and 63.9% blue (148, 134, 163).
Its hue angle is 269°, with 14% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Hatoba Pigeon (#95859C), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.2:1).
#9486A3 color codes
| HEX | #9486A3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(148, 134, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58%, 52.5%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(269, 14%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(269, 18%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.03, 11, -13.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.03, 17.37, 309.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.348, 25.991, 38.219) | |
| Decimal | 9733795 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9486A3, 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 #9486A3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9486A3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | 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 #9486A3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#818ba4Protanopia
no red cones#848ca2Deuteranopia
no green cones#928a90Tritanopia
no blue cones#8b8b8bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9486a3; }
.text { color: #9486a3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9486a3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(148 134 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9486a3, #a386a3); }
Similar colors
#95859cHatoba Pigeon#967d96Amorous#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#948593Femme Fatale#847592Vintage#867ba9Aster#91788cMuted Berry#b090b2Metal Petal
Closest common color name: Lavender Purple.
Questions
- What color is #9486A3?
- #9486A3 is a grayish violet, closest to the named color Hatoba Pigeon. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9486A3?
- The RGB value is 148, 134, 163: 148 red, 134 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9486A3?
- The complementary color is #95A386, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9486A3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.2:1 and white text 3.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.