Color: #9966CC

#9966CC Color Information

#9966CC is a light color. The closest websafe version is #9966CC. A complement of this color would be #99CC66, perceived brightness is 0.51, and the grayscale version is #999999.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 270°,a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 60%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 270°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #9966CC is composed of 60% red, 40% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 25% cyan, 50% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 20.27, x: 0.2980, and y: 0.2185.

Color Code #9966CC

HEX
#9966CC
RGB
rgb(153, 102, 204)
HSL
hsl(270, 50%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(270, 50%, 80%)
CMYK
25%, 50%, 0%, 20%
XYZ
X: 27.65, Y: 20.27, Z: 44.86
Lab
L: 52.14, a: 35.98, b: -45.73
Name

Shades of Color #9966CC

Shades are created by darkening the original color #9966CC in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #9966CC

Tints are created by lightening the original color #9966CC in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

About #9966CC Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 270°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 60%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 270°, a saturation of 50%, and a value of 80%.

  • HEX: #9966CC
  • RGB: rgb(153, 102, 204)
  • HSL: hsl(270, 50%, 60%)
  • HSV: hsv(270, 50%, 80%)
  • CMYK: 25.00% cyan, 50.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 20.00% black
  • XYZ: 27.65, 20.27, 44.86
  • Yxy: 20.27, 0.2980, 0.2185
  • Hunter Lab: 52.14, 35.98, -45.73
  • CIE-Lab: 52.14, 35.98, -45.73

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 27.65, Y: 20.27, Z: 44.86. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 20.27, x: 0.2980, and y: 0.2185.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 52.14, a: 35.98, and b: -45.73. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 52.14, a: 35.98, and b: -45.73.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #9966CC

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #9966CC. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #9966CC

Analogous colors are adjacent to #9966CC on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #9966CC

Monochromatic colors are variations of #9966CC, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #9966CC

The complementary color of #9966CC is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #9966CC

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #9966cc;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(153, 102, 204);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(153, 102, 204, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(270, 50%, 60%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #9966cc;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #9966cc;
}

HTML Examples of #9966CC

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #9966cc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(153, 102, 204); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(153, 102, 204, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(270, 50%, 60%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #9966cc;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #9966cc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #9966CC

These colors are similar to #9966CC, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.