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#663399 color code is #663399. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #663399.

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#663399 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #663399 is 0.0749. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.41:1 against white and 2.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#663399 on white8.41:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#663399 on black2.50:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #6633998.41:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6633992.50:1Fail

#663399 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #663399?+
The hex code for #663399 is #663399. In RGB it's rgb(102, 51, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(270, 50%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #663399?+
#663399 in RGB is (102, 51, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 51, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #663399?+
#663399 converts to CMYK(33%, 67%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #663399.
Is #663399 a warm or cool color?+
#663399 (#663399) is a transitional purple — its hue sits at 270° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #663399 belong to?+
#663399 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 270°, 50%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader purple group.
Is #663399 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#663399 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.41:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #663399?+
The nearest Pantone match for #663399 (#663399) is 259 C Pantone 259 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #663399 in design

Practical guidance for using #663399 (#663399) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #663399 (#663399) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #663399 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #663399 (#663399) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#663399 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#663399 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.