#996399

#996399

Overview

#996399 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 99, 153, in HSL 300.0°, 21.4%, 49.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is Razzmic Berry.

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Color Values

HEX

#996399

RGB

153, 99, 153

HSL

300.0, 21.4%, 49.4%

HSV

300.0, 35.3%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5769 0.1021 326.8

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: #996399;
color: #996399;
border-color: #996399;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996399?

RGB(153, 99, 153) · HSL(300.0, 21.4%, 49.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #996399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996399?

Use 000000 text on a #996399 background; contrast on black is 4.6:1.