1. purples
2. neutrals
3. Viola

Color Viola purple (#966ebd):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Viola purple (#966ebd):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
purples

purples Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Viola / #966ebd

The HTML HEX code is #966ebd. The corresponding color name is "Viola". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 150%, Green (G): 110%, Blue (B): 189%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 21%, Magenta (M): 42%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 26%. In the HSL color space, #966ebd has a hue of 270°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 59%. The HSV representation is 270° for hue, 42% for saturation, and 74% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 53, a* (green to red) = 31, and b* (blue to yellow) = -36. The XYZ representation is X: 27, Y: 21, Z: 51. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5136, U (chrominance) = 0.1120, and V (chrominance) = 0.0655.

The decimal value of the color is 9858749. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #9966CC. Variations of the colour are #C9B6DD for a 20% lighter version and #633F88 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #966ebd, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 37091 Kelvin (37091K).

The approximate wavelength of #966ebd is around 450.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Viola (Hex: #966ebd): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #966ebd, named Viola, resembles the delicate petals of an elegant flower or the enchanting hues of a sunset over a tranquil lake. Its rich purple tone evokes a sense of mystery and sophistication, much like the velvety petals of a blooming orchid or the iridescent wings of a butterfly. Viola also brings to mind the regal elegance of amethyst gemstones and the ethereal beauty of lavender fields in full bloom. Whether in nature or in our surroundings, Viola stands out with its captivating allure.

Tints and Shades of #966ebd HEX color (Viola)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #966ebd, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #E5DBEF
• #CBB7DE
• #B092CE
• #966ebd
• #71538E
• #4B375F
• #261C2F
• #000000

Tones of Viola (#966ebd HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #966ebd, #8d75a5 is the less saturated color, while #966ebd is the most saturated one.

• #8d75a5
• #8f73ab
• #9272b1
• #9470b7
• #966ebd
• #50455a
• #483b54
• #40324e
• #382847

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #966ebd;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #966ebd; }

.text {color:#966ebd;}

.background {background-color:#966ebd;}

.border {border:1px solid #966ebd;}