Color swatch image showing #9932CE with RGB(153,50,206) values

#9932CE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9932CE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9932CE Color Information

#9932CE RGB value is (153, 50, 206). The hex color red value is 153, green is 50, and blue is 206. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 61 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 76 percent, 0 percent, 19 percent.

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#9932CE Color Meaning

Color #9932CE signifies established mystery, creative legacy, and profound resonance. #9932CE deep, saturated purple is close to the original, suggesting aged wine, historical tapestry, and the depth of a galaxy. Psychologically, color #9932CE evokes a sense of established depth, artistic heritage, and mystery that has weight and history. #9932CE culturally references classical music album art, historical fiction, and the solemnity of certain religious vestments. Spiritually, #9932CE color represents wisdom from the unseen, the roots of inspiration, and creativity that channels deeper forces, embodying a timeless and resonant depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #9932CE 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
#9932CE
RGB
rgb(153, 50, 206)
HSL
hsl(280°, 61%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 76%, 0%, 19%)
HSV
hsv(280°, 76%, 81%)
XYZ
25.4180 13.5097 59.6605
Yxy
13.5097 0.2578 0.1370
Hunter Lab
36.7555 4.2980 -4.8699
CIE-Lab
43.5215 65.5770 -61.0354

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue206 / 255 (81%)
81%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)19 / 100 (19%)
19%

Color Variations

#9932CE 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

#9932CE 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 #9932CE 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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#9932CE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9932CE 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

#9932CE

protanopia

#6c6ba8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9932CE;

Text Color

color: #9932CE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9932CE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9932CE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9932CE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9932CE 0%, #5b1d79 100%);

#9932CE Color FAQs

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