#9992FF

A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumpurple.

About #9992FF

The hex code #9992FF represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumpurple. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 146, 255).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 40% Cyan, 43% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 0% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#9992FF
RGB153, 146, 255
HSL243.9°, 100.0%, 78.6%
CMYK40%, 43%, 0%, 0%
HSV243.9°, 42.7%, 100.0%
LAB65.4, 28.4, -53.5
XYZ41.5, 34.6, 99.1
Decimal10064639

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.91:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.54:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.72:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #9992FF; }
.text-color { color: #9992FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #9992FF; }

Similar Colors

Mediumpurple
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