#996690

#996690

Color Values

HEX

#996690

RGB

153, 102, 144

HSL

310.6, 20.0%, 50.0%

HSV

310.6, 33.3%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.3%, 5.9%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5785 0.0874 333.1

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: #996690;
color: #996690;
border-color: #996690;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996690?

RGB(153, 102, 144) · HSL(310.6, 20.0%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.3%, 5.9%, 40.0%)

Does #996690 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996690?

Use 000000 text on a #996690 background; contrast on black is 4.66:1.