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#666699 color code is #666699. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #666699.

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#666699 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #666699 is 0.1463. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.35:1 against white and 3.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#666699 on white5.35:1AA
The quick brown fox
#666699 on black3.93:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #6666995.35:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #6666993.93:1AA Large

#666699 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #666699?+
The hex code for #666699 is #666699. In RGB it's rgb(102, 102, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 20%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #666699?+
#666699 in RGB is (102, 102, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 102, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #666699?+
#666699 converts to CMYK(33%, 33%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #666699.
Is #666699 a warm or cool color?+
#666699 (#666699) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #666699 belong to?+
#666699 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 20%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #666699 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#666699 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.35:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #666699?+
The nearest Pantone match for #666699 (#666699) is 7674 C Medium Amethyst Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #666699 in design

Practical guidance for using #666699 (#666699) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #666699 (#666699) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #666699 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #666699 (#666699) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#666699 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

#666699 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.