Valerian Color – #9f7a93: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Valerian color hex code is #9f7a93, and it is composed of 62% red, 48% green and 58% blue.
Valerian is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 23% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.7:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Valerian color (#9f7a93) against dark backgrounds.

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Valerian Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Valerian, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #9f7a93 |
| RGB | rgb(159,122,147) |
| HSL | hsl(319,16.2%,55.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 23, 8, 38 |
| HSV | 319, 23, 62 |
| RGB % | 62, 48, 58 |
| XYZ | 26.5, 23.4, 30.7 |
| LAB | 55.5, 18.5, -7.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 23% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.7 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.68 (passes WCAG AA) |









