#9916DB
A medium, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkviolet.
About #9916DB
The hex code #9916DB represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkviolet. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 22, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 30% Cyan, 90% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#9916DB
RGB153, 22, 219
HSL279.9°, 81.7%, 47.3%
CMYK30%, 90%, 0%, 14%
HSV279.9°, 90.0%, 85.9%
LAB41.9, 75.7, -71.1
XYZ26.2, 12.5, 68.0
Decimal10032859
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.49:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.97:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #9916DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #9916DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #9916DB;
}