Classic Heather Purple
A muted, cool medium purple.
#9C83AD
rgb(156, 131, 173)
Color formats
HEX
#9C83AD
RGB
rgb(156, 131, 173)
HSL
hsl(275.7, 20.4%, 59.6%)
HSV
hsv(275.7, 24.3%, 67.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(9.8%, 24.3%, 0%, 32.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Heather Purple.
Lightest
#FEFEFE
Lighter
#CDC0D6
Base
#9C83AD
Darker
#69507A
Darkest
#34283C
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Heather Purple works
Classic Heather Purple (#9C83AD) is a muted, cool medium purple. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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