#997AAB Color Meaning and Information

#997AAB Color Information

#997AAB RGB value is (153, 122, 171). The hex color red value is 153, green is 122, and blue is 171. Its HSL format shows a hue of 278°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 33percent.

#997AAB

rgb(153, 122, 171)

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#997AAB Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #997AAB 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

#997AAB

RGB

rgb(153, 122, 171)

HSL

hsl(278°, 23%, 57%)

CMYK

cmyk(11%, 29%, 0%, 33%)

HSV

hsv(278°, 29%, 67%)

XYZ

27.4471 23.6316 41.6428

Yxy

23.6316 0.2960 0.2549

Hunter Lab

48.6123 2.2534 -2.2800

CIE-Lab

55.7171 21.3628 -21.5242

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green122 / 255 (48%)

48%

Blue171 / 255 (67%)

67%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)33 / 100 (33%)

33%

Color Variations

#997AAB 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

#997AAB 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 #997AAB 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:#997AAB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.67:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.67:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.67:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #997AAB 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

#997AAB

protanopia

#8c8b9f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #997AAB;

Text Color

color: #997AAB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #997AAB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #997AAB40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #997AAB 0%, #5a4269 100%);

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