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#9997CE Color — #9997CE

Complete color reference for #9997CE: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#9997CE
RGBrgb(153, 151, 206)
HSLhsl(242, 36%, 70%)
HSVhsv(242, 27%, 81%)
CMYKC:26% M:27% Y:0% K:19%
CSS Color#9997CE
Decimal10065870
Luminance0.3336

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#9997CE on White
Ratio: 2.74:1 — Fail
#9997CE on Black
Ratio: 7.67:1 — AAA
White on #9997CE
Ratio: 2.74:1 — Fail
Black on #9997CE
Ratio: 7.67:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FAFAFD
100#F0EFF8
200#E0E0F0
300#D1D0E9
400#BDBBDF
500#9997CE
600#7A79A5
700#5C5B7C
800#3D3C52
900#262634

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #9997CE?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(153, 151, 206). The red channel is 153, green is 151, and blue is 206 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #9997CE?

The HSL value is hsl(242, 36%, 70%). Hue is 242°, saturation is 36%, and lightness is 70%.

Does #9997CE meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #9997CE achieves a 2.74:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.67:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #9997CE?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #9997CE is #CCCE97.