Color swatch image showing #966FC9 with RGB(150,111,201) values
Color swatch image showing #966FC9 with RGB(150,111,201) values

#966FC9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #966FC9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#966FC9 Color Information

#966FC9 RGB value is (150, 111, 201). The hex color red value is 150, green is 111, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 266°, saturation of 45 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 25 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#966FC9 Color Meaning

Color #966FC9 balances mystical intuition with modern clarity. #966FC9 mid-tone purple—named after the quartz gem—avoids both royal arrogance and new-age vagueness. Psychologically, color #966FC9 stimulates creative problem-solving by bridging logic (blue) and imagination (red). #966FC9’s used in educational tech, meditation apps, and design systems that seek “calm innovation.” Historically, #966FC9 was worn by bishops and healers to ward off intoxication—symbolizing mental clarity through spiritual discipline. Today, #966FC9 appears in inclusive wellness and neurodiversity-friendly interfaces. Spiritually, #966FC9 represents insight earned through stillness. Use color #966FC9 when your audience seeks transformation that’s grounded, not escapist.

Color Conversion

Convert #966FC9 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#966FC9
RGB
rgb(150, 111, 201)
HSL
hsl(266°, 45%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(25%, 45%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(266°, 45%, 79%)
XYZ
28.8047 22.0700 58.0001
Yxy
22.0700 0.2646 0.2027
Hunter Lab
46.9787 3.4189 -4.7039
CIE-Lab
54.1011 33.6897 -41.2620

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green111 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#966FC9 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#966FC9 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #966FC9 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#966FC9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #966FC9 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#966FC9

protanopia

#8585b3

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #966FC9;

Text Color

color: #966FC9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #966FC9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #966FC940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #966FC9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #966FC9 0%, #553283 100%);

#966FC9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #966FC9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.