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#9C27B0 Color — #9C27B0

Complete color reference for #9C27B0: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#9C27B0
RGBrgb(156, 39, 176)
HSLhsl(291, 64%, 42%)
HSVhsv(291, 78%, 69%)
CMYKC:11% M:78% Y:0% K:31%
CSS Color#9C27B0
Decimal10233776
Luminance0.1165

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#9C27B0 on White
Ratio: 6.3:1 — AA
#9C27B0 on Black
Ratio: 3.33:1 — AA Large
White on #9C27B0
Ratio: 6.3:1 — AA
Black on #9C27B0
Ratio: 3.33:1 — AA Large

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAF4FB
100#F0DFF3
200#E1BEE7
300#D29EDB
400#BF73CC
500#9C27B0
600#7D1F8D
700#5E176A
800#3E1046
900#270A2C

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 #9C27B0?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(156, 39, 176). The red channel is 156, green is 39, and blue is 176 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #9C27B0?

The HSL value is hsl(291, 64%, 42%). Hue is 291°, saturation is 64%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #9C27B0 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #9C27B0 achieves a 6.3:1 contrast ratio (AA). On a black background it achieves 3.33:1 (AA Large). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #9C27B0?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #9C27B0 is #3BB027.