#9966CC Hex Code
Color Name: Amethyst
What is hex #9966CC Color?
The color name of hex code #9966CC is Amethyst. The RGB values are (153, 102, 204) which means it is composed of
33% red, 22% green and 44% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:50 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9966CC has a hue of 270°, 50% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #9966CC Color Codes
| Color Name | Amethyst |
| RGB Values | (153, 102, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 50%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (270°, 50%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9966CC |
| Inverse Color | #669933 [Maximum Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 265 C |
| Closest RAL | 4005 [Blue lilac] |
| Complementary Color | #99CC66 [Pistachio] |
| #9966CC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B1B1B1 |
Hex #9966CC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9966CC is #99CC66 which is called Pistachio. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9966CC color is offered by #99CC66. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #9966CC are #CC66CC and #6666CC, called Deep Mauve and Slate Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9966CC with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9966CC are #CCCC66 (Chinese Green) and #66CC66 (Mantis). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#9966CC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC9966 (Brown Yellow) and #66CC99 (Medium Aquamarine) along with #9966CC, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #9966CC has #CC9966 (Brown Yellow), #99CC66 (Pistachio) and #6699CC (Blue-Gray). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #9966CC contains #CC6666 (Fuzzy Wuzzy), #99CC66 (Pistachio) and #66CCCC (Sea Serpent). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #9966CC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9966CC rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 9966CC Color
Tints
AD85D6- B894DB
- C2A3E0
- CCB3E6
- D6C2EB
- E0D1F0
- EBE0F5
- F5F0FA
Tones
- 946BBD
- 926EB5
- 8F70AE
- 8D73A6
- 8A769E
- 887897
- 857B8F
- 837D88
Shades
- 7A52A3
- 6B478F
- 5C3D7A
- 4D3366
- 3D2952
- 2E1F3D
- 1F1429
- 0F0A14
#9966CC Color Patterns
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#9966CC Gingham Checks
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#9966CC Polka Dots Pattern
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#9966CC Honeycomb Pattern
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#9966CC Leaves Pattern
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#9966CC Houndstooth Pattern
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#9966CC Trellis Pattern
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#9966CC Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
