#997AAF Color Meaning and Information

#997AAF Color Information

#997AAF RGB value is (153, 122, 175). The hex color red value is 153, green is 122, and blue is 175. Its HSL format shows a hue of 275°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 31percent.

#997AAF

rgb(153, 122, 175)

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#997AAF Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #997AAF 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

#997AAF

RGB

rgb(153, 122, 175)

HSL

hsl(275°, 25%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(13%, 30%, 0%, 31%)

HSV

hsv(275°, 30%, 69%)

XYZ

27.8343 23.7865 43.6817

Yxy

23.7865 0.2921 0.2496

Hunter Lab

48.7714 2.3696 -2.5563

CIE-Lab

55.8734 22.2357 -23.5863

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Green122 / 255 (48%)

48%

Blue175 / 255 (69%)

69%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Color Variations

#997AAF 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

#997AAF 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 #997AAF 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:#997AAF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.65:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.65:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.65:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #997AAF 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

#997AAF

protanopia

#8c8ba2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #997AAF;

Text Color

color: #997AAF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #997AAF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #997AAF40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #997AAF 0%, #5a416c 100%);

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