Color swatch image showing #9955B1 with RGB(153,85,177) values

#9955B1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9955B1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9955B1 Color Information

#9955B1 RGB value is (153, 85, 177). The hex color red value is 153, green is 85, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 284°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 52 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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#9955B1 Color Meaning

Color #9955B1 signifies classical opulence, floral decadence, and historical vibrancy. #9955B1 rich, reddish-purple derives its name from the Latin for purple, evoking imperial dyes, blooming hyacinths, and the lush colors of medieval manuscripts. Psychologically, color #9955B1 is luxurious and stimulating, promoting feelings of regal confidence, artistic abundance, and a connection to a rich, historical aesthetic. #9955B1 sits between the warmth of red and the coolness of blue, offering a balanced, sumptuous depth. #9955B1 color is heritage in a vividly saturated form. Culturally, color #9955B1 is linked to the long history of Tyrian purple and the use of similar hues in religious and royal iconography across Europe. Symbolically, #9955B1 represents achieved status, spiritual wealth, and the fruitful blending of earthly power and divine aspiration. Therefore, color #9955B1 acts as a direct chromatic link to pre-modern concepts of luxury and authority, offering a hue that feels both ancient and powerfully present.

Color Conversion

Convert #9955B1 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
#9955B1
RGB
rgb(153, 85, 177)
HSL
hsl(284°, 37%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 52%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(284°, 52%, 69%)
XYZ
24.3212 16.4436 43.4870
Yxy
16.4436 0.2887 0.1952
Hunter Lab
40.5507 3.2769 -3.0578
CIE-Lab
47.5512 43.5053 -37.7155

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green85 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#9955B1 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

#9955B1 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 #9955B1 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.

#FFFFFF
#9955B1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9955B1 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

#9955B1

protanopia

#7c7b9b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9955B1;

Text Color

color: #9955B1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9955B1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9955B140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9955B1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9955B1 0%, #5a3069 100%);

#9955B1 Color FAQs

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