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#993366 color code is #993366. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #993366.

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#993366 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #993366 is 0.1010. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.95:1 against white and 3.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#993366 on white6.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
#993366 on black3.02:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9933666.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9933663.02:1AA Large

#993366 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #993366?+
The hex code for #993366 is #993366. In RGB it's rgb(153, 51, 102), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 50%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #993366?+
#993366 in RGB is (153, 51, 102). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 51, 102).
What is the CMYK value of #993366?+
#993366 converts to CMYK(0%, 67%, 33%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #993366.
Is #993366 a warm or cool color?+
#993366 (#993366) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #993366 belong to?+
#993366 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 50%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #993366 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#993366 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.95:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #993366?+
The nearest Pantone match for #993366 (#993366) is 675 C Pantone 675 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #993366 in design

Practical guidance for using #993366 (#993366) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #993366 (#993366) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #993366 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #993366 (#993366) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

#993366 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #993366 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#993366 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.