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#9B59B6 Color — #9B59B6

Complete color reference for #9B59B6: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#9B59B6
RGBrgb(155, 89, 182)
HSLhsl(283, 39%, 53%)
HSVhsv(283, 51%, 71%)
CMYKC:15% M:51% Y:0% K:29%
CSS Color#9B59B6
Decimal10181046
Luminance0.1749

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#9B59B6 on White
Ratio: 4.67:1 — AA
#9B59B6 on Black
Ratio: 4.5:1 — AA
White on #9B59B6
Ratio: 4.67:1 — AA
Black on #9B59B6
Ratio: 4.5:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAF7FB
100#F0E6F4
200#E1CDE9
300#D2B4DE
400#BE93D0
500#9B59B6
600#7C4792
700#5D356D
800#3E2449
900#27162E

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #9B59B6?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(155, 89, 182). The red channel is 155, green is 89, and blue is 182 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #9B59B6?

The HSL value is hsl(283, 39%, 53%). Hue is 283°, saturation is 39%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #9B59B6 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #9B59B6 achieves a 4.67:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 4.5:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #9B59B6?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #9B59B6 is #73B658.