Gentian Color – #9079ad: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Gentian color hex code is #9079ad, and it is composed of 56% red, 47% green and 68% blue.
Gentian is a light, muted, and cool color at 30% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.8:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Gentian color (#9079ad) against dark backgrounds.

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Gentian Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Gentian, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9079ad |
| RGB | rgb(144,121,173) |
| HSL | hsl(267,24.1%,57.6%) |
| CMYK | 17, 30, 0, 32 |
| HSV | 267, 30, 68 |
| RGB % | 56, 47, 68 |
| XYZ | 25.9, 22.6, 42.5 |
| LAB | 54.7, 19.6, -24.3 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 30% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.8 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.52 (passes WCAG AA) |
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