#CC99D6 Color Meaning and Information

#CC99D6 Color Information

#CC99D6 RGB value is (204, 153, 214). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 214. Its HSL format shows a hue of 290°, saturation of 43 percent, and lightness of72 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 16percent.

#CC99D6

rgb(204, 153, 214)

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#CC99D6 Color Meaning

color #CC99D6 suggests a mature, substantial depth within the digital plum family, indicating weathered fantasy and grounded whimsy. #CC99D6 muted, medium purple adds weight and history to the palette, resembling a plum that has been shaded or aged. Psychologically, Color #CC99D6 is comforting and introspective, promoting a sense of durable creativity, sentimental depth, and fantasy that has roots and resilience. #CC99D6 feels less ephemeral and more tangible than its lighter counterparts. #CC99D6 color provides the body and shadow in a fantastical scene. Culturally, as part of the X11 gradient, color #CC99D6 is essential for creating dimension, allowing designers to model three-dimensional purple objects or create realistic shadows while staying within a specific, emotionally coded color range. #CC99D6 translates the concept of "plum" from a flat idea into something with volume, history, and substance.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC99D6 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

#CC99D6

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 214)

HSL

hsl(290°, 43%, 72%)

CMYK

cmyk(5%, 29%, 0%, 16%)

HSV

hsv(290°, 29%, 84%)

XYZ

48.4307 40.4749 68.8782

Yxy

40.4749 0.3069 0.2565

Hunter Lab

63.6199 5.8914 -4.6521

CIE-Lab

69.8064 29.5042 -23.7448

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue214 / 255 (84%)

84%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)

Magenta29 / 100 (29%)

29%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Color Variations

#CC99D6 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

#CC99D6 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 #CC99D6 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:#CC99D6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC99D6 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

#CC99D6

protanopia

#b6b5c7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC99D6;

Text Color

color: #CC99D6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC99D6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC99D640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC99D6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC99D6 0%, #883c97 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC99D6 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.