#9955BD Color Information
#9955BD RGB value is (153, 85, 189). The hex color red value is 153, green is 85, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 279°, saturation of 44 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 55 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.
#9955BD Color Meaning
Color #9955BD signifies nostalgic mystery, whimsical depth, and accessible spirituality. #9955BD medium, saturated violet is softer than a pure purple, suggesting twilight, vintage perfume bottles, and blooming heather. Psychologically, color #9955BD encourages gentle creativity, sentimental reflection, and a sense of magic that is personal and approachable. #9955BD culturally references vintage fashion, fantasy book covers, and the color of certain healing crystals. Spiritually, #9955BD 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 #9955BD 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
#9955BD 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
#9955BD 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 #9955BD 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 #9955BD 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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#9955BD Color FAQs
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