# #9f8aaa color: Saffron Blossom Mauve

#9f8aaa is rgb(159, 138, 170) in RGB and oklch(66.307% 0.05229 314.034) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/9f8aaa

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #9f8aaa |
| RGB | rgb(159, 138, 170) |
| HSL | hsl(279.38, 15.84%, 60.39%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(279.38 18.82% 66.67%) |
| HWB | hwb(279.38 54.12% 33.33%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(6% 19% 0% 33%) |
| Lab | lab(60.22 12.72 -13.91) |
| LCH | lch(60.22 18.85 312.44) |
| OKLab | oklab(66.307% 0.03634 -0.03759) |
| OKLCH | oklch(66.307% 0.05229 314.034) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.60994 0.54417 0.65788) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.55774 0.5026 0.6187) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.59593 0.5364 0.65617) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.53459 0.48059 0.58729) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.3467 0.25415 0.40198) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.30641 0.2845 0.41909) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.30659 0.28371 0.31655) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.624, green: 0.541, blue: 0.667) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.624, green: 0.541, blue: 0.667, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF9F8AAA) |
| Android XML | #9F8AAA |

## Facts

- Closest name: Saffron Blossom Mauve
- Hue family: Purple, dusty purple
- Closest Tailwind class: zinc-400
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 3.14:1
- Contrast with black: 6.69:1

## Tints

#9f8aaa, #a895b2, #b2a0bb, #bbacc3, #c5b7cc, #cec3d4, #d8cfdd, #e1dbe5, #ebe7ee, #f5f3f6

## Shades

#9f8aaa, #8a7793, #75657d, #615368, #4d4253, #3b323f, #29222d, #18141b, #09070b, #010101

## Tones

#9f8aaa, #9e8ba8, #9d8ca5, #9b8da3, #9a8ea1, #998f9f, #98909c, #97909a, #959198, #949295

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #9f8aaa, #869b7a
- Split: #9f8aaa, #989570, #769e8b
- Analogous: #9f8aaa, #8f8fb3, #ab879b
- Triadic: #9f8aaa, #a78f70, #6d9e9c
- Tetradic: #9f8aaa, #b18689, #869b7a, #6d9e9c
- Square: #9f8aaa, #af8979, #869b7a, #709bab
- Monochromatic: #9f8aaa, #584562, #7b6785, #c5afd0, #ecd5f8

## Questions about #9f8aaa

### What color is #9f8aaa?

#9f8aaa is dusty purple. The closest named color is Saffron Blossom Mauve. In RGB it is rgb(159, 138, 170), in HSL hsl(279.38, 15.84%, 60.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(66.307% 0.05229 314.034).

### What colors go well with #9f8aaa?

The complementary color of #9f8aaa is #869b7a. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #8f8fb3 and #ab879b. The triadic partners are #a78f70 and #6d9e9c.

### Is white or black text more readable on #9f8aaa?

Black text reads better on #9f8aaa: white gives a contrast ratio of 3.14:1 and black gives 6.69:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #9f8aaa a warm or cool color?

#9f8aaa is a neutral color. In OKLCH its hue is 314 degrees, its lightness 66.3% and its chroma 0.052.