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Purplish

#94568C

A medium muted purple with natural undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 63+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedCreative
Mood
StableGrounded

Personality & Symbolism

BalancedApproachableVersatile
Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
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+
#57945f
Split Complementary
#6d9457
#94568c
#57947d
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue308°
Saturation26%
Lightness46%
This is a medium-toned color with moderate saturation. It falls in the purple hue family (308°).

Technical Values

HEX#94568C
RGBrgb(148, 86, 140)
HSLhsl(308, 26%, 46%)
CMYK0%, 42%, 5%, 42%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #94568c;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.29:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.97:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 308°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (46%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (26%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Luxury & Premium

Evokes luxury and exclusivity — perfect for premium brands, beauty products, and high-end fashion.

Art & Spirituality

Connected to imagination and spirituality — ideal for gallery websites, meditation apps, and creative portfolios.

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