#9F00C5 Hex Code
Color Name: Purple (Munsell)
What is hex #9F00C5 Color?
The color name of hex code #9F00C5 is Purple (Munsell). The RGB values are (159, 0, 197) which means it is composed of
45% red, 0% green and 55% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:19 M:100 Y:0 K:23. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9F00C5 has a hue of 288°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 77%.
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 #9F00C5 Color Codes
| Color Name | Purple (Munsell) |
| RGB Values | (159, 0, 197) |
| CMYK Values | (19%, 100%, 0%, 23%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (288°, 100%, 77%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9900CC |
| Inverse Color | #60FF3A [Spring Frost] |
| Closest Pantone® | 253 C |
| Closest RAL | 4006 [Traffic purple] |
| Complementary Color | #26C500 [Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)] |
| #9F00C5 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #777777 |
| Desaturated | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #454545 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #303030 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #747474 |
Hex #9F00C5 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9F00C5 is #26C500 which is called Yellow-Green (Color Wheel). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9F00C5 color is offered by #26C500. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #9F00C5 are #C50089 and #3C00C5, called Medium Violet-Red and Interdimensional Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9F00C5 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.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9F00C5 are #89C500 (Apple Green) and #00C53C (Dark Pastel Green). 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.
Triadic Palette
#9F00C5 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #C59F00 (Chinese Gold) and #00C59F (Caribbean Green) along with #9F00C5, 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.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #9F00C5 has #C59F00 (Chinese Gold), #26C500 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #0026C5 (UA Blue). 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.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #9F00C5 contains #C53C00 (Mahogany), #26C500 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)) and #0089C5 (Blue (NCS)). 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.
Hex #9F00C5 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9F00C5 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 9F00C5 Color
Tints
B233D1- BC4DD6
- C566DC
- CF80E2
- D999E8
- E2B3EE
- ECCCF3
- F5E6F9
Tones
- 991AB7
- 9626B0
- 9333A9
- 9040A3
- 8C4D9C
- 895A95
- 86668E
- 837387
Shades
- 7F009E
- 6F008A
- 5F0076
- 500063
- 40004F
- 30003B
- 200027
- 100014
#9F00C5 Color Patterns
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#9F00C5 Honeycomb Pattern
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#9F00C5 Leaves Pattern
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#9F00C5 Houndstooth Pattern
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#9F00C5 Trellis Pattern
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#9F00C5 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.
