HEX 9966CC - #9966CC, RGB(153,102,204) Color
| Color Name: | Amethyst |
| Hex Color Code: | #9966CC |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(153, 102, 204) |
| CMYK Values*: | 25.0%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 20.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Violet |
What color is 9966CC?
The color name for #9966CC is Amethyst and is belongs to the Violet color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #9966CC is RGB(153, 102, 204). In the RGB color model, #9966CC has a red value of 153, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 204. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 25.0% cyan, 50.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 20.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 270° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation, and 60.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #9966CC has a hue of 270° (degrees), 50.0 % saturation and 80.0 % brightness/value.
Color 9966CC is cool or warm?
Color 9966CC is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color
What is the LRV of #9966CC? (For interior and product design)
9966CC has an LRV of nearly 21. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#9966CC
Light Color
Compare LRV 21 of #9966CC with dark and light Color
Is #9966CC Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color 9966CC meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #9966CC color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(153, 102, 204)
Red
153 (60.0%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
204 (80.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
25.00%
Magenta
50.00%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
20.00%
HSL
HSL(270deg, 50.0 %, 60.0 %)
Hue
270°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Lightness
60.00 %.
RYB
RYB(53, 34, 106)
Red
53 (20.9%)
Yellow
34 (13.5%)
Blue
106 (41.7%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
270°
Saturation
50.00 %.
Brightness / Value
80.00 %.
HWB
H: 270°
W: 40.00 %
B: 20.00 %
XYZ
X : 28.79
Y : 20.63
Z : 59.59
YXY
Y1 : 20.63
X : 0.26
Y2 : 0.19
CMY
C : 40.00%
M : 60.00%
Y : 20.00%
LRV
~ 20.6 %
Munsell Color System
3.1P 5.1/12.7
CIE-Lab
L : 52.55
A : 40.32
B : -45.41
CIE-Lch
L : 52.55
C : 60.73
H : 311.6
CIE-Luv
L : 52.55
U : 16.98
V : -74.59
Hunter-Lab
L : 45.43
A : 33.63
B : -45.98
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #9966CC
Here are the colors similar to 9966CC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 9966CC.
RAL Design
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Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 9966CC.
Paint color for Hex #9966CC
Here are the paint colors similar to 9966CC. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Dunn-Edwards
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PPG Paints
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Behr
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Valspar
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Benjamin Moore
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Sherwin Williams
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Color Combinations
View more Amethyst - #9966CC color palettes and coordinating colors
4C2673
663399
7F40BF
9966CC
B28CD9
CCB3E5
E5D9F2
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
6699CC
6666CC
9966CC
CC66CC
CC6699
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
9966CC
CC9966
66CC99
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
9966CC
CC6666
99CC66
66CCCC
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
9966CC
A375D1
AD84D6
B793DB
C1A3E0
CCB2E5
D6C1EA
E0D1EF
EAE0F4
F4EFF9
FFFFFF
9966CC
895BB7
7A51A3
6B478E
5B3D7A
4C3366
3D2851
2D1E3D
1E1428
0F0A14
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
9966CC
Amethyst
99CC66
Pistachio*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Amethyst - #9966CC?
Color that best contrast with Amethyst - #9966CC is #99CC66,
color name is Pistachio*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Amethyst - #9966CC?
Complementary or Opposite color for Amethyst - #9966CC is #99CC66, color name is Pistachio*.
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