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Purple Gray-Blue
Purple Gray-Blue
#9B9BD0Click to copy
Purple Gray-Blue Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(155, 155, 208)Copy
HSLhsl(240, 36%, 71%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(240, 25%, 82%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 18%)Copy
Purple Gray-Blue Color Schemes
Complementary
#9B9BD0
Click to copy#D0D09B
Click to copyAnalogous
#9BB5D0
Click to copy#B59BD0
Click to copySplit Complementary
#D0B59B
Click to copy#B5D09B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#9B9BD0
Click to copy#E4E4ED
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#5656AF
Click to copy#33336C
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Click to copyPurple Gray-Blue WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.63 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.99 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.41 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.81 : 1
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Purple Gray-Blue Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Purple Gray-Blue Color Introduction
Definition
Purple Gray-Blue (HEX #9B9BD0) has the RGB value rgb(155, 155, 208), the HSL value hsl(240°, 36%, 71%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(25%, 25%, 0%, 18%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Purple Gray-Blue is #D0D09B, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #9BB5D0 and #B59BD0 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#D0B59B, #B5D09B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Purple Gray-Blue uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Purple Gray-Blue has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 against white and 7.99:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Blue is the color of sky and ocean, evoking vastness, trust and reason. Steady and imposing, it is almost irreplaceable in technology, finance and corporate identity design. Specifically, Purple Gray-Blue has a lightness of 71% and a saturation of 36%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A Morandi color blending purple and gray-blue, mysterious and cool — suited to bedrooms and art spaces.
Color Psychology
Blue can evoke calm, focus and trust, with a marked stabilizing effect; psychologically it symbolizes reason, loyalty and depth. For this reason Purple Gray-Blue tends to leave a first impression of being cool and reliable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Blue suits fintech, corporate websites, government systems and any scene that needs professional trust. In real projects, Purple Gray-Blue is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Blue”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Purple Gray-Blue Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
