#9966BD Color Meaning and Information

#9966BD Color Information

#9966BD RGB value is (153, 102, 189). The hex color red value is 153, green is 102, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 275°, saturation of 40 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 46 percent, 0 percent, 26percent.

#9966BD

rgb(153, 102, 189)

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#9966BD Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #9966BD 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

#9966BD

RGB

rgb(153, 102, 189)

HSL

hsl(275°, 40%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(19%, 46%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(275°, 46%, 74%)

XYZ

27.0735 19.9492 50.5678

Yxy

19.9492 0.2774 0.2044

Hunter Lab

44.6645 3.3687 -3.7977

CIE-Lab

51.7797 36.8282 -38.0205

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)

19%

Magenta46 / 100 (46%)

46%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

#9966BD 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

#9966BD 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 #9966BD 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:#9966BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.21:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.21:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #9966BD 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

#9966BD

protanopia

#8382a8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #9966BD;

Text Color

color: #9966BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #9966BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #9966BD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9966BD 0%, #5b3377 100%);

Related Colors

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