#9966B7 Color Meaning and Information

#9966B7 Color Information

#9966B7 RGB value is (153, 102, 183). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 183. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 28percent.

#9966B7

rgb(153, 102, 183)

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#9966B7 Color Meaning

Color #9966B7 signifies nostalgic mystery, whimsical depth, and accessible spirituality. #9966B7 medium, saturated violet is softer than a pure purple, suggesting twilight, vintage perfume bottles, and blooming heather. Psychologically, color #9966B7 encourages gentle creativity, sentimental reflection, and a sense of magic that is personal and approachable. #9966B7 culturally references vintage fashion, fantasy book covers, and the color of certain healing crystals. Spiritually, #9966B7 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 #9966B7 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

#9966B7

RGB

rgb(153, 102, 183)

HSL

hsl(278°, 36%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(16%, 44%, 0%, 28%)

HSV

hsv(278°, 44%, 72%)

XYZ

26.4355 19.6939 47.2078

Yxy

19.6939 0.2832 0.2110

Hunter Lab

44.3778 3.1839 -3.3702

CIE-Lab

51.4894 35.4745 -35.0117

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue183 / 255 (72%)

72%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Magenta44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Color Variations

#9966B7 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

#9966B7 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 #9966B7 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:#9966B7

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9966B7 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

#9966B7

protanopia

#8382a3

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9966B7;

Text Color

color: #9966B7;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9966B7;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966B740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #9966B7;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9966B7 0%, #5c3672 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #9966B7 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.