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#9A59A6 color code is #9A59A6. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9a59a6.

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#9A59A6 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9A59A6 is 0.1677. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.82:1 against white and 4.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9A59A6 on white4.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
#9A59A6 on black4.35:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9A59A64.82:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9A59A64.35:1AA Large

#9A59A6 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9A59A6?+
The hex code for #9A59A6 is #9A59A6. In RGB it's rgb(154, 89, 166), and in HSL it's hsl(291, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #9A59A6?+
#9A59A6 in RGB is (154, 89, 166). Written in CSS: rgb(154, 89, 166).
What is the CMYK value of #9A59A6?+
#9A59A6 converts to CMYK(7%, 46%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9A59A6.
Is #9a59a6 a warm or cool color?+
#9A59A6 (#9A59A6) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9a59a6 belong to?+
#9A59A6 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 291°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #9a59a6 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9A59A6 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.82:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9a59a6?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9A59A6 (#9A59A6) is 258 C Pantone 258 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9A59A6 in design

Practical guidance for using #9a59a6 (#9A59A6) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #9A59A6 (#9A59A6) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #9a59a6 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9A59A6 (#9A59A6) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#9A59A6 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#9A59A6 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.