Dream Vapour color: hex code #CC99EE
Dream Vapour has the hex code #CC99EE. It is a light, moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 80% red, 60% green and 93.3% blue (204, 153, 238).
Its hue angle is 276°, with 71% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.36:1).
Dream Vapour (#CC99EE) color codes
| HEX | #CC99EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(204, 153, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(80%, 60%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(276, 71%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(276, 36%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 36%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.73, 34.38, -35.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.73, 49.42, 314.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(51.723, 41.794, 86.215) | |
| Decimal | 13408750 | |
| Short hex | #C9E |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Dream Vapour, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CC99EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #CC99EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CC99EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#89aaf1Protanopia
no red cones#95aeecDeuteranopia
no green cones#c8a5b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cc99ee; }
.text { color: #cc99ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cc99ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(204 153 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cc99ee, #ee99e6); }Similar colors
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See #CC99EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CC99EE?
- #CC99EE is a light, moderate violet known as Dream Vapour. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Dream Vapour?
- The RGB value is 204, 153, 238: 204 red, 153 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Dream Vapour?
- The complementary color is #BBEE99, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CC99EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.36:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.