#96699C

#96699C

Overview

#96699C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 150, 105, 156, in HSL 292.9°, 20.5%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#96699C

RGB

150, 105, 156

HSL

292.9, 20.5%, 51.2%

HSV

292.9, 32.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

3.8%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5855 0.092 322.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #96699C;
color: #96699C;
border-color: #96699C;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #96699C?

RGB(150, 105, 156) · HSL(292.9, 20.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(3.8%, 32.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #96699C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #96699C?

Use 000000 text on a #96699C background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.