Color swatch image showing #CC99EF with RGB(204,153,239) values
Color swatch image showing #CC99EF with RGB(204,153,239) values

#CC99EF Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #CC99EF including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#CC99EF Color Information

#CC99EF RGB value is (204, 153, 239). The hex color red value is 204, green is 153, and blue is 239. Its HSL format shows a hue of 276°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 36 percent, 0 percent, 6 percent.

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#CC99EF Color Meaning

Color #CC99EF conveys imaginative clarity, creative insight, and gentle introspection. In color psychology, #CC99EF encourages mental focus, reflective thinking, and emotional balance. Across cultures and history, color #CC99EF is used in artistic expression, ceremonial textiles, and design, symbolizing inspiration, subtle sophistication, and creativity. From a spiritual perspective, color #CC99EF embodies mindful awareness, deliberate reflection, and balanced engagement. #CC99EF supports thoughtful observation and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #CC99EF 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
#CC99EF
RGB
rgb(204, 153, 239)
HSL
hsl(276°, 73%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(15%, 36%, 0%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(276°, 36%, 94%)
XYZ
51.8731 41.8518 87.0056
Yxy
41.8518 0.2870 0.2316
Hunter Lab
64.6930 7.2741 -7.9013
CIE-Lab
70.7686 34.6030 -35.9908

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue239 / 255 (94%)
94%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#CC99EF 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

#CC99EF 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 #CC99EF 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.

#FFFFFF
#CC99EF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #CC99EF 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

#CC99EF

protanopia

#b6b5da

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #CC99EF;

Text Color

color: #CC99EF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #CC99EF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #CC99EF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #CC99EF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CC99EF 0%, #811ec3 100%);

#CC99EF Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #CC99EF color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.