RebeccaPurple Color
RebeccaPurple is a purple color with hex code #663399. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with rebeccapurple, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
RebeccaPurple Color Values
What Does RebeccaPurple Mean?
RebeccaPurple belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. RebeccaPurple sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, RebeccaPurple is classified as a purple (nearest centroid: vivid purple, #9A4EAE). It is also known as Rebecca Purple.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With RebeccaPurple
RebeccaPurple and #669933 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #333399 and #993399, which sit beside rebeccapurple on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair rebeccapurple with triadic partners #996633 and #339966. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Studio —
#714AB2(Delta E 9) - Seance —
#731E8F(Delta E 10) - Daisy Bush —
#4F2398(Delta E 11) - Gigas —
#523C94(Delta E 11) - Eminence —
#6C3082(Delta E 12)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #663399; }
.background { background-color: #663399; }
.border { border: 2px solid #663399; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66339940; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for rebeccapurple?
RebeccaPurple has the hex code #663399. In RGB notation it is rgb(102, 51, 153), in HSL it is hsl(270, 50%, 40%), and its OKLCH value is 0.44, 0.16, 303.4.
What does the color rebeccapurple mean?
Purple-family colors like rebeccapurple carry distinct psychological associations. RebeccaPurple belongs to the purple family of colors. Purple dye once cost more than gold, and the royal association never really wore off. The family blends red's warmth with blue's calm, which is an odd, appealing combination. Brands pick purple partly because their competitors don't. RebeccaPurple sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with rebeccapurple?
RebeccaPurple has three easy routes: its complement #669933 for punch, its neighbors #333399 and #993399 for something calmer, or triadic partners #996633 and #339966 when you want energy.
Is rebeccapurple a standard web color?
Yes — RebeccaPurple is part of the CSS named colors specification, so you can use it directly in CSS as #663399 or with the keyword form where supported.
How do I make rebeccapurple lighter or darker?
To lighten rebeccapurple, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #E6D9F2 (lightest tint) to #12091B (darkest shade).
About RebeccaPurple
RebeccaPurple is classified as a Purple in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Purple hue family. It has alternative names including Rebecca Purple. The color is recognized by CSS3, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #663399 to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.