Viola Color – #966ebd: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Viola color hex code is #966ebd, and it is composed of 59% red, 43% green and 74% blue.
Viola is a light, muted, and cool color at 42% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Viola color (#966ebd) against dark backgrounds.

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Viola Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Viola, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #966ebd |
| RGB | rgb(150,110,189) |
| HSL | hsl(270,37.4%,58.6%) |
| CMYK | 21, 42, 0, 26 |
| HSV | 270, 42, 74 |
| RGB % | 59, 43, 74 |
| XYZ | 27.3, 21.3, 50.8 |
| LAB | 53.3, 31.3, -35.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Purple |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.99 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.26 (passes WCAG AA) |
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