#9A84BA color
The hex color #9A84BA is a light, desaturated violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 60.4% red, 51.8% green and 72.9% blue (154, 132, 186).
Its hue angle is 264°, with 28% saturation and 62% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow and 27% black.
The closest named color is Petrified Purple (#9C87C1), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.38:1).
#9A84BA color codes
| HEX | #9A84BA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(154, 132, 186) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(60.4%, 51.8%, 72.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 28%, 62%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(264, 29%, 73%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 29%, 0%, 27%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.9, 19.25, -25.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.9, 31.71, 307.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.439, 26.918, 50.037) | |
| Decimal | 10126522 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #9A84BA, 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 #9A84BA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #9A84BA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | 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 #9A84BA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#798dbcProtanopia
no red cones#7d8eb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#958c97Tritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #9a84ba; }
.text { color: #9a84ba; }
.border { border: 2px solid #9a84ba; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(154 132 186 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #9a84ba, #b584ba); }
Similar colors
#9c87c1Petrified Purple#9488beMagic Carpet#967bb6Lavender Purple#a090b8Wizard’s Brew#a893c1Enchanted Lilac#867ba9Aster#b090c7Fleur-De-Lis#a97fb1Heart Potion
Questions
- What color is #9A84BA?
- #9A84BA is a light, desaturated violet, closest to the named color Petrified Purple. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #9A84BA?
- The RGB value is 154, 132, 186: 154 red, 132 green and 186 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #9A84BA?
- The complementary color is #A4BA84, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #9A84BA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.38:1 and white text 3.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.