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#993399 color code is #993399. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #993399.

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#993399 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #993399 is 0.1144. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.39:1 against white and 3.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#993399 on white6.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
#993399 on black3.29:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9933996.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9933993.29:1AA Large

#993399 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #993399?+
The hex code for #993399 is #993399. In RGB it's rgb(153, 51, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(300, 50%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #993399?+
#993399 in RGB is (153, 51, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 51, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #993399?+
#993399 converts to CMYK(0%, 67%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #993399.
Is #993399 a warm or cool color?+
#993399 (#993399) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 300° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #993399 belong to?+
#993399 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 300°, 50%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #993399 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#993399 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.39:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #993399?+
The nearest Pantone match for #993399 (#993399) is 526 C Pantone 526 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #993399 in design

Practical guidance for using #993399 (#993399) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #993399 (#993399) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #993399 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #993399 (#993399) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#993399 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

#993399 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.