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#9D5DAB Hex Code

Color Name: Purpureus

What is hex #9D5DAB Color?

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The color name of hex code #9D5DAB is Purpureus. The RGB values are (157, 93, 171) which means it is composed of 37% red, 22% green and 41% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:8 M:46 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9D5DAB has a hue of 289°, 46% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

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Hex #9D5DAB Color Codes

Color NamePurpureus
RGB Values(157, 93, 171)
CMYK Values(8%, 46%, 0%, 33%)
HSV/HSB Values(289°, 46%, 67%)
Closest Web Safe#996699
Inverse Color#62A254 [Apple]
Closest Pantone®2583 C
Closest RAL4005 [Blue lilac]
Complementary Color#6BAB5D [Bud Green]
#9D5DAB Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#8C8C8C
Desaturated#848484
Weighted Average (Most Common)#797979
Weighted Average (Luma)#707070
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#ABABAB

Hex #9D5DAB Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of 9D5DAB. Complementary color is 6BAB5D

Complementary Palette

The complement of #9D5DAB is #6BAB5D which is called Bud Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9D5DAB color is offered by #6BAB5D. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

9D5DAB 6BAB5D
Analogous color palette with (9D5DAB, AB5D92 and 765DAB)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of #9D5DAB are #AB5D92 and #765DAB, called Rose Quartz Pink and Royal Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9D5DAB with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

9D5DAB AB5D92 765DAB
Split Complementary color palette with (9D5DAB, 92AB5D and 5DAB76)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9D5DAB are #92AB5D (Asparagus) and #5DAB76 (Forest Green (Crayola)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

9D5DAB 92AB5D 5DAB76
Triadic color palette with (9D5DAB, AB9D5D and 5DAB9D)

Triadic Palette

#9D5DAB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AB9D5D (Bronze (Metallic)) and #5DAB9D (Polished Pine) along with #9D5DAB, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

9D5DAB AB9D5D 5DAB9D
Tetradic color palette with (9D5DAB, AB9D5D, 6BAB5D and 5D6BAB)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of #9D5DAB has #AB9D5D (Bronze (Metallic)), #6BAB5D (Bud Green) and #5D6BAB (Blue Yonder). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.

9D5DAB AB9D5D 6BAB5D 5D6BAB
Square color palette with (9D5DAB, AB765D, 6BAB5D and 5D92AB)

Square Palette

The square color palette of #9D5DAB contains #AB765D (Café Au Lait), #6BAB5D (Bud Green) and #5D92AB (Rackley). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

9D5DAB AB765D 6BAB5D 5D92AB
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Hex #9D5DAB Rainbow Colors Palette

Our #9D5DAB rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

9D5DAB AB5D76 AB865D 8DAB5D 5DAB70 5DA3AB 5D60AB

Tints, Tones & Shades of 9D5DAB Color

Tints

  • Transparent B17DBCB17DBC
  • Transparent BA8EC4BA8EC4
  • Transparent C49ECDC49ECD
  • Transparent CEAED5CEAED5
  • Transparent D8BEDDD8BEDD
  • Transparent E2CEE6E2CEE6
  • Transparent EBDFEEEBDFEE
  • Transparent F5EFF7F5EFF7

Tones

  • Transparent 9764A29764A2
  • Transparent 94689E94689E
  • Transparent 916B9A916B9A
  • Transparent 8F6F968F6F96
  • Transparent 8C72918C7291
  • Transparent 89768D89768D
  • Transparent 867989867989
  • Transparent 837D84837D84

Shades

  • Transparent 7E4A897E4A89
  • Transparent 6E41786E4178
  • Transparent 5E38675E3867
  • Transparent 4F2F564F2F56
  • Transparent 3F25443F2544
  • Transparent 2F1C332F1C33
  • Transparent 1F13221F1322
  • Transparent 100911100911

#9D5DAB Color Patterns

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    #9D5DAB Houndstooth Pattern

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    #9D5DAB Plaid Pattern


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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.