#996696

#996696

Color Values

HEX

#996696

RGB

153, 102, 150

HSL

303.5, 20.0%, 50.0%

HSV

303.5, 33.3%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 33.3%, 2.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5809 0.0933 328.7

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: #996696;
color: #996696;
border-color: #996696;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996696?

RGB(153, 102, 150) · HSL(303.5, 20.0%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 33.3%, 2.0%, 40.0%)

Does #996696 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996696?

Use 000000 text on a #996696 background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.