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#9933CC color code is #9933CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9933cc.

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#9933CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9933CC is 0.1350. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.68:1 against white and 3.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9933CC on white5.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
#9933CC on black3.70:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9933CC5.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9933CC3.70:1AA Large

#9933CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9933CC?+
The hex code for #9933CC is #9933CC. In RGB it's rgb(153, 51, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(280, 60%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #9933CC?+
#9933CC in RGB is (153, 51, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(153, 51, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #9933CC?+
#9933CC converts to CMYK(25%, 75%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9933CC.
Is #9933cc a warm or cool color?+
#9933CC (#9933CC) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 280° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9933cc belong to?+
#9933CC belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 280°, 60%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #9933cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9933CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.68:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9933cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9933CC (#9933CC) is 3388 C Plum, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9933CC in design

Practical guidance for using #9933cc (#9933CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #9933CC (#9933CC) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #9933cc text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9933CC (#9933CC) 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

#9933CC 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

#9933CC 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.