#9956CB Hex Color Code

#9956CB

The Hexadecimal Color #9956CB is a contrast shade of Medium Purple. #9956CB RGB value is rgb(153, 86, 203). RGB Color Model of #9956CB consists of 60% red, 33% green and 79% blue. HSL color Mode of #9956CB has 274°(degrees) Hue, 53% Saturation and 57% Lightness. #9956CB color has an wavelength of 447.48148nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #9956CB is #CC66CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #9956CB is #95C. The Closest Color to #9956CB is #9370DB. Official Name of #9956CB Hex Code is Amethyst. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #9956CB is 25 Cyan 58 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black and #9956CB CMY is 25, 58, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #9956CB is hsl(274,53,57, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(274, 58, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #9956CB is 27.24, 17.74, 58.48.
Hex8 Value of #9956CB is #9956CBFF. Decimal Value of #9956CB is 10049227 and Octal Value of #9956CB is 46253313. Binary Value of #9956CB is 10011001, 1010110, 11001011 and Android of #9956CB is 4288239307 / 0xff9956cb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #9956CB is 0.263, 0.171, 0.171 and YIQ Color Space of #9956CB is 119.371, 2.3332, 50.5809. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #9956CB is 18.09, 11.3, 57.83. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #9956CB is 49.18, 48.71, -50.19. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #9956CB is 49.18, 22.12, -81.68. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #9956CB is 49.18, 69.94, 314.14. Hunter Lab variable of #9956CB is 42.12, 41.74, -52.84.

#9956CB - Amethyst Color Image
#9956CB - Amethyst Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #9956CB

RGB Percentages of #9956CB

60%
33%
79%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #9956CB

60.0%
33.73%
79.61%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #9956CB

25%
58%
0%
20%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #9956CB

To get 25% Saturated #9956CB Color, you need to convert the hex color #9956CB to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #9956CB hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #9956CB

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #9956CB

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #9956CB

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #9956CB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #9956CB to it's the darkest color.

#9956CB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(153, 86, 203)
RGB Percent 60%, 33%, 79%
RYB 153.0, 86.0, 203.0
CMYK 25, 58, 0, 20
CMY 25, 58, 0
HSL hsl(274, 53%, 57%)
HSLA hsl(274, 53%, 57%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(274, 58, 80)
XYZ 27.24, 17.74, 58.48
Hex8 Value #9956CBFF
Decimal Value 10049227
Octal Value 46253313
Binary Value 10011001,1010110,11001011
Android 4288239307 / 0xff9956cb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(274, 53%, 57%)
xyY 0.263, 0.171, 17.74
YIQ 119.371, 2.3332, 50.5809
LMS 18.09, 11.3, 57.83
CieLAB 49.18, 48.71, -50.19
CieLUV : LCHuv 49.18, 22.12, -81.68
CieLCH : LCHab 49.18, 69.94, 314.14
Hunter Lab 42.12, 41.74, -52.84
YUV 119.371, 41.16, 29.5
YDbDr 119.371, 125.81, -63.92
YCbCr 118.52, 169.46, 149.07
YCoCg 132.0, 178.0, -46.0
YPbPr 119.37, 47.19, 23.99
Munsell Color System 10979.56 299.67/308.67

#9956CB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#9956CB as Background:

Love alone is not enough. Without imagination, love stales into sentiment, duty, boredom. Relationships fail not because we have stopped loving but because we first stopped imagining.

James Hillman
<p style="background: #9956CB">…</p>

#9956CB as Text Color:

Sometimes when I look at you, I feel I'm gazing at a distant star. It's dazzling, but the light is from tens of thousands of years ago. Maybe the star doesn't even exist any more. Yet sometimes that light seems more real to me than anything.

Haruki Murakami
<p style="color: #9956CB">…</p>

#9956CB as Text Shadow:

The romance genre is the only genre where readers are guaranteed novels that place the heroine at the heart of the story. These are books that celebrate women's heroic virtues and values: courage, honor, determination and a belief in the healing power of love.

Jayne Ann Krentz
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #9956CB">…</p>

#9956CB as Linear Gradient:

Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.

Therese of Lisieux
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #9956CB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #9956CB?

RGB Value for #9956CB is rgb(153, 86, 203).

What is the RGB percentage of #9956CB?

RGB percentage for #9956CB is 60% Red 33% Green 79% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #9956CB?

CMYK Color Model of #9956CB is 25 Cyan 58 Magenta 0 Yellow 20 Black.

What is the HSL value of #9956CB?

HSL Value of #9956CB is 274°(degrees) Hue 53 Saturation 57 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #9956CB?

HSV Value of #9956CB is 274 Hue 58 Saturation 80 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #9956CB?

XYZ Color Model of #9956CB is 27.24, 17.74, 58.48.