#CC99EB Color Meaning and Information

#CC99EB Color Information

#CC99EB RGB value is (204, 153, 235). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 277°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 35 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

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#CC99EB Color Meaning

Color #CC99EB conveys imaginative clarity, creative insight, and gentle introspection. In color psychology, #CC99EB encourages mental focus, reflective thinking, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #CC99EB is used in artistic expression, ceremonial textiles, and design, symbolizing inspiration, subtle sophistication, and creativity. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC99EB embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #CC99EB supports thoughtful observation and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC99EB 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

#CC99EB

RGB

rgb(204, 153, 235)

HSL

hsl(277°, 67%, 76%)

CMYK

cmyk(13%, 35%, 0%, 8%)

HSV

hsv(277°, 35%, 92%)

XYZ

51.2885 41.6180 83.9271

Yxy

41.6180 0.2900 0.2354

Hunter Lab

64.5120 7.0364 -7.3422

CIE-Lab

70.6067 33.7601 -34.0547

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue235 / 255 (92%)

92%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Magenta35 / 100 (35%)

35%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#CC99EB 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

#CC99EB 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 #CC99EB 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:#CC99EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.25:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC99EB 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

#CC99EB

protanopia

#b6b5d7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC99EB;

Text Color

color: #CC99EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC99EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC99EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC99EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC99EB 0%, #8125ba 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #CC99EB in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.