Purple

The color #9979B1 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 121, 177 and HSL values of 274°, 26%, 58%.

Color Values for #9979B1

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HEX:
#9979B1
RGB:
rgb(153,121,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(274,26%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 32%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9979B1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9979B1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #9979B1

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #9979B1

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9979B1

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #9979B1

The complementary color for #9979B1 is #90B078. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9979B1

The analogous colors for #9979B1 are #7C78B0 and #B078AC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9979B1

The triadic colors for #9979B1 are #B09878 and #78B098. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9979B1

These are the darker variations of #9979B1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A618E and #5C496A. This progression shows how #9979B1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9979B1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD94C1 and #C2AFD0. This progression shows how #9979B1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9979B1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9979B1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9979B1

Companies and brands that incorporate #9979B1 in their visual identity.

#9979B1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9979B1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9979B1 is a purple with RGB values of 153, 121, 177 and HSL values of 274°, 26%, 58%.

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