#9979BC Color Information

Hex color code: #9979BC

A subtle purple shade, #9979BC appears as (153, 121, 188) in RGB and (269°, 33%, 61%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#9979BC

RGB

153, 121, 188

HSL

269°, 33%, 61%

CMYK

19%, 36%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9979BC;
background-color: #9979BC;
border-color: #9979BC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9979BC;
border: 2px solid #9979BC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9979BC]
text-[#9979BC]
border-[#9979BC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9979BC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9979BC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9979BC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9979BC; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9979BC; background-color: #9979BC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9979BC20; border-left: 4px solid #9979BC; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9979BC; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9979BC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 121, 188

Red: 153 / Green: 121 / Blue: 188

HSL

269°, 33%, 61%

Hue: 269° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 61%

CMYK

19%, 36%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 19% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #9979BC?

#9979BC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

9DBC7B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9979BC to RGB:

rgb(153, 121, 188)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9979BC to HSL:

hsl(269, 33%, 61%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9979BC to CMYK:

cmyk(19%, 36%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle purple tone, #9979BC has RGB (153, 121, 188) and HSL (269°, 33%, 61%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9979BC is #9DBC7B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7B7CBC.

Use #9979BC in CSS: color: #9979BC or background-color: #9979BC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9979BC

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.82:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9979BC?

#9979BC is a gentle purple color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #9979BC?

#9979BC in RGB is (153, 121, 188) - 153 red, 121 green, and 188 blue.

How to use #9979BC in CSS?

Use #9979BC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9979BC?

#9DBC7B (complementary), #7B7CBC (analogous), and #744F9C (lighter shade) work well with #9979BC.