COLOR
#9C8DCD
≈ Petrified Purple
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On white
Aa
2.96:1
Fails AA
On black
Aa
5.92:1
Passes AA
Best text on this color
Aa#1C1916(5.92:1)
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Normal vision#9C8DCD
Protanopia#7D97D0
Deuteranopia#7F95CB
Tritanopia#9298A4
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Colors that go with Petrified Purple
Petrified Purple sits in the blue family. Pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour namePetrified Purple#9C87C1ΔE 3.0CSS nameMediumpurple#9370DBΔE 10.0Web-safe#9999CC#9999CCΔE 4.8
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Petrified Purple — meaning & where to use it
Petrified Purple is a bright blue — it reads as trustworthy, stable and professional. It's a natural fit for corporate, tech and financial brands, and dependable UI chrome. To keep it balanced, pair it with warm accents — amber, coral or gold — to stop it feeling cold.
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