Rebecca Purple Color (#663399)
Rebecca Purple is a CSS named color defined as hex code #663399. Rebecca Purple is a strong, medium-dark purple. It was added to CSS Color Level 4 in 2014 in memory of Rebecca Meyer, the daughter of web standards author Eric Meyer.
Color Overview & Formats
rebeccapurpleLuminance: 0.0749| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #663399 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(102, 51, 153) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(270, 50%, 40%) | Hue (270°), Saturation (50%), Lightness (40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(270, 67%, 60%) | Hue, Saturation (67%), Value/Brightness (60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 67%, 0%, 40%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.440 0.160 303.4) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #663399; /* or rebeccapurple */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #663399, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Rebecca Purple reaches 8.41:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Rebecca Purple?
These 6 colors all go well with Rebecca Purple (#663399), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Rebecca Purple: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Rebecca Purple (HSL 270°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (270° to 90°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (240° and 300°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (30° and 150°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 2.50:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 8.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Rebecca Purple Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#663399)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
rebeccapurple = #663399 (rgb(102, 51, 153))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for buttons, links, headings and brand colors that need a confident purple. On Rebecca Purple, white text passes WCAG AAA at every size (8.41:1); black text fails even for large text (2.5:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Rebecca Purple?
No. Black text on Rebecca Purple has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.5:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
Can I use white text on Rebecca Purple?
Yes. White text on Rebecca Purple has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 8.41:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
What colors go with Rebecca Purple?
White, Gold, Lavender, Pink, Yellow and Silver all go well with Rebecca Purple. White (8.41:1), Gold (5.99:1), Lavender (6.83:1), Pink (5.47:1), Yellow (7.83:1) and Silver (4.62:1) have enough contrast for text on Rebecca Purple.
Why is it called Rebecca Purple?
It was added to CSS in 2014 in memory of Rebecca Meyer, who died at age six. Its value is #663399, and the name rebeccapurple works in any modern browser.