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#997AAC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #997AAC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#997AAC Color Information

#997AAC RGB value is (153, 122, 172). The hex color red value is 153, green is 122, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 277°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 33percent.

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#997AAC Color Meaning

color #997AAC conveys refined sophistication, creative inspiration, and balanced depth. Its mid-range purple evokes both calm and intellectual stimulation. Psychologically, Color #997AAC enhances focus, emotional insight, and imaginative thought. In design, Color #997AAC pairs effectively with soft neutrals and muted tones, producing compositions that are elegant yet expressive. Symbolically, #997AAC embodies wisdom, refinement, and artistic sensitivity. Spiritually, Color #997AAC encourages introspection, higher creativity, and balanced energy. Culturally, #997AAC is associated with ceremonial elegance, intellectual pursuits, and aesthetic discernment.

Color Conversion

Convert #997AAC 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
#997AAC
RGB
rgb(153, 122, 172)
HSL
hsl(277°, 23%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 29%, 0%, 33%)
HSV
hsv(277°, 29%, 67%)
XYZ
27.5428 23.6699 42.1468
Yxy
23.6699 0.2950 0.2535
Hunter Lab
48.6517 2.2821 -2.3481
CIE-Lab
55.7558 21.5797 -22.0408

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green122 / 255 (48%)
48%
Blue172 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)
33%

Color Variations

#997AAC 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

#997AAC 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 #997AAC 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #997AAC 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

#997AAC

protanopia

#8c8ba0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #997AAC;

Text Color

color: #997AAC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #997AAC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #997AAC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #997AAC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #997AAC 0%, #5b436a 100%);

#997AAC Color FAQs

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