Color swatch image showing #9966C0 with RGB(153,102,192) values

#9966C0 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #9966C0 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#9966C0 Color Information

#9966C0 RGB value is (153, 102, 192). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 192. Its HSL format shows a hue of 274°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 20 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 25 percent.

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#9966C0 Color Meaning

Color #9966C0 balances mystical intuition with modern clarity. #9966C0 mid-tone purple—named after the quartz gem—avoids both royal arrogance and new-age vagueness. Psychologically, color #9966C0 stimulates creative problem-solving by bridging logic (blue) and imagination (red). #9966C0’s used in educational tech, meditation apps, and design systems that seek “calm innovation.” Historically, #9966C0 was worn by bishops and healers to ward off intoxication—symbolizing mental clarity through spiritual discipline. Today, #9966C0 appears in inclusive wellness and neurodiversity-friendly interfaces. Spiritually, #9966C0 represents insight earned through stillness. Use color #9966C0 when your audience seeks transformation that’s grounded, not escapist.

Color Conversion

Convert #9966C0 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
#9966C0
RGB
rgb(153, 102, 192)
HSL
hsl(274°, 42%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(20%, 47%, 0%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(274°, 47%, 75%)
XYZ
27.4027 20.0808 52.3009
Yxy
20.0808 0.2746 0.2012
Hunter Lab
44.8116 3.4648 -4.0202
CIE-Lab
51.9285 37.5147 -39.5136

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue192 / 255 (75%)
75%

CMYK Values

Cyan20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#9966C0 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

#9966C0 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 #9966C0 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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#9966C0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9966C0 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

#9966C0

protanopia

#8382aa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9966C0;

Text Color

color: #9966C0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9966C0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966C040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9966C0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9966C0 0%, #5b327b 100%);

#9966C0 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #9966C0 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.