#9691C1 color
The hex color #9691C1 is a light, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.8% red, 56.9% green and 75.7% blue (150, 145, 193).
Its hue angle is 246°, with 28% saturation and 66% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
The closest named color is Magic Carpet (#9488BE), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.12:1).
#9691C1 color codes
| HEX | #9691C1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(150, 145, 193) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.8%, 56.9%, 75.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(246, 28%, 66%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(246, 25%, 76%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 25%, 0%, 24%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.16, 12.14, -24.18) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.16, 27.06, 296.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(32.326, 30.585, 54.642) | |
| Decimal | 9867713 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9691C1, 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 #9691C1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #9691C1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.12:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #9691C1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8597c3Protanopia
no red cones#8595c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#8d99a2Tritanopia
no blue cones#969696Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9691c1; }
.text { color: #9691c1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9691c1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(150 145 193 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9691c1, #ae91c1); }
Similar colors
#9488beMagic Carpet#8e97c7Easter Egg#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#9c87c1Petrified Purple#a99fcfImperial Lilac#a893c1Enchanted Lilac#7f8cb8Galactic Gossamer#b19cd9Violet Velvet
Closest common color name: Cool Gray.
Questions
- What color is #9691C1?
- #9691C1 is a light, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Magic Carpet. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9691C1?
- The RGB value is 150, 145, 193: 150 red, 145 green and 193 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9691C1?
- The complementary color is #BCC191, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9691C1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.12:1 and white text 2.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.