#9955BC Color Information
#9955BC RGB value is (153, 85, 188). The hex color red value is 153, green is 85, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 280°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.
#9955BC Color Meaning
Color #9955BC signifies nostalgic mystery, whimsical depth, and accessible spirituality. #9955BC medium, saturated violet is softer than a pure purple, suggesting twilight, vintage perfume bottles, and blooming heather. Psychologically, color #9955BC encourages gentle creativity, sentimental reflection, and a sense of magic that is personal and approachable. #9955BC culturally references vintage fashion, fantasy book covers, and the color of certain healing crystals. Spiritually, #9955BC color represents intuitive memory, dreams with color, and a spiritual connection that feels soft and familiar, embodying a comforting and imaginative mystique.
Color Conversion
Convert #9955BC 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.
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Color Variations
#9955BC 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
#9955BC 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 #9955BC 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #9955BC 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#9955BC Color FAQs
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