#9955D0 Color Meaning and Information

#9955D0 Color Information

#9955D0 RGB value is (153, 85, 208). The hex color red value is 153, green is 85, and blue is 208. Its HSL format shows a hue of 273°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 26 percent, 59 percent, 0 percent, 18percent.

#9955D0

rgb(153, 85, 208)

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#9955D0 Color Meaning

Color #9955D0 balances mystical intuition with modern clarity. #9955D0 mid-tone purple—named after the quartz gem—avoids both royal arrogance and new-age vagueness. Psychologically, color #9955D0 stimulates creative problem-solving by bridging logic (blue) and imagination (red). #9955D0’s used in educational tech, meditation apps, and design systems that seek “calm innovation.” Historically, #9955D0 was worn by bishops and healers to ward off intoxication—symbolizing mental clarity through spiritual discipline. Today, #9955D0 appears in inclusive wellness and neurodiversity-friendly interfaces. Spiritually, #9955D0 represents insight earned through stillness. Use color #9955D0 when your audience seeks transformation that’s grounded, not escapist.

Color Conversion

Convert #9955D0 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

#9955D0

RGB

rgb(153, 85, 208)

HSL

hsl(273°, 57%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(26%, 59%, 0%, 18%)

HSV

hsv(273°, 59%, 82%)

XYZ

27.7705 17.8234 61.6511

Yxy

17.8234 0.2589 0.1662

Hunter Lab

42.2178 4.2508 -5.2569

CIE-Lab

49.2812 50.3970 -52.9052

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green85 / 255 (33%)

33%

Blue208 / 255 (82%)

82%

CMYK Values

Cyan26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Magenta59 / 100 (59%)

59%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Color Variations

#9955D0 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

#9955D0 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 #9955D0 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#9955D0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.60:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9955D0 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

#9955D0

protanopia

#7c7bb2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9955D0;

Text Color

color: #9955D0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9955D0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9955D040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9955D0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9955D0 0%, #5a2586 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9955D0 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.