#9590B5 color
The hex color #9590B5 is a light, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 56.5% green and 71% blue (149, 144, 181).
Its hue angle is 248°, with 20% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Wizard’s Brew (#A090B8), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.93:1).
#9590B5 color codes
| HEX | #9590B5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 144, 181) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 56.5%, 71%) | |
| HSL | hsl(248, 20%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(248, 20%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 20%, 0%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.37, 9.59, -18.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.37, 20.95, 297.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.706, 29.672, 47.817) | |
| Decimal | 9801909 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9590B5, 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 #9590B5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9590B5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.03:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.93:1 | 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 #9590B5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8895b7Protanopia
no red cones#8893b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#8f969cTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9590b5; }
.text { color: #9590b5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9590b5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 144 181 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9590b5, #a890b5); }
Similar colors
#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#9488beMagic Carpet#a893c1Enchanted Lilac#8c92acCool Gray#a99fcfImperial Lilac#8e97c7Easter Egg#9c87c1Petrified Purple#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer
Questions
- What color is #9590B5?
- #9590B5 is a light, grayish blue, closest to the named color Wizard’s Brew. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9590B5?
- The RGB value is 149, 144, 181: 149 red, 144 green and 181 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9590B5?
- The complementary color is #B0B590, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9590B5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.93:1 and white text 3.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.