#997FCC Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Pastel Purple
What is hex #997FCC Color?
The color name of hex code #997FCC is Dark Pastel Purple. The RGB values are (153, 127, 204) which means it is composed of
32% red, 26% green and 42% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:38 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #997FCC has a hue of 260°, 38% 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 #997FCC Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Pastel Purple |
| RGB Values | (153, 127, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 38%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (260°, 38%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #9966CC |
| Inverse Color | #668033 [Maximum Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2655 C |
| Closest RAL | 7040 [Window grey] |
| Complementary Color | #B2CC7F [Sage] |
| #997FCC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A1A1A1 |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8A8A8A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #997FCC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #997FCC is #B2CC7F which is called Sage. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #997FCC color is offered by #B2CC7F. 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 #997FCC are #C07FCC and #7F8CCC, called Lavender (Floral) and Dark Pastel Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #997FCC 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 #997FCC are #CCC07F (Ecru) and #8CCC7F (Pistachio). 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
#997FCC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC997F (Antique Brass) and #7FCC99 (Dark Sea Green) along with #997FCC, 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 #997FCC has #CC997F (Antique Brass), #B2CC7F (Sage) and #7FB2CC (Moonstone Blue). 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 #997FCC contains #CC7F8C (Charm), #B2CC7F (Sage) and #7FCCC0 (Pearl Aqua). 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 #997FCC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #997FCC 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 997FCC Color
Tints
AD99D6- B8A5DB
- C2B2E0
- CCBFE6
- D6CCEB
- E0D9F0
- EBE5F5
- F5F2FA
Tones
- 947FBD
- 927FB5
- 8F7FAE
- 8D80A6
- 8A809E
- 888097
- 85808F
- 838088
Shades
- 7A66A3
- 6B598F
- 5C4C7A
- 4D4066
- 3D3352
- 2E263D
- 1F1929
- 0F0D14
#997FCC Color Patterns
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#997FCC Gingham Checks
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#997FCC Honeycomb Pattern
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#997FCC Leaves Pattern
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#997FCC Houndstooth Pattern
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#997FCC Trellis Pattern
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#997FCC Plaid Pattern
#997FCC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
