#9966BB Color Meaning and Information

#9966BB Color Information

#9966BB RGB value is (153, 102, 187). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 18 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent, 27percent.

#9966BB

rgb(153, 102, 187)

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#9966BB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #9966BB 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

#9966BB

RGB

rgb(153, 102, 187)

HSL

hsl(276°, 38%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(18%, 45%, 0%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(276°, 45%, 73%)

XYZ

26.8579 19.8629 49.4321

Yxy

19.8629 0.2793 0.2066

Hunter Lab

44.5678 3.3060 -3.6526

CIE-Lab

51.6819 36.3741 -37.0210

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue187 / 255 (73%)

73%

CMYK Values

Cyan18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#9966BB 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

#9966BB 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 #9966BB 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:#9966BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.22:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.22:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.22:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9966BB 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

#9966BB

protanopia

#8382a6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9966BB;

Text Color

color: #9966BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9966BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966BB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9966BB 0%, #5c3575 100%);

Related Colors

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