#996888

#996888

Color Values

HEX

#996888

RGB

153, 104, 136

HSL

320.8, 19.4%, 50.4%

HSV

320.8, 32.0%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.0%, 11.1%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.579 0.0765 340.4

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: #996888;
color: #996888;
border-color: #996888;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.48:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996888?

RGB(153, 104, 136) · HSL(320.8, 19.4%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.0%, 11.1%, 40.0%)

Does #996888 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.48:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996888?

Use 000000 text on a #996888 background; contrast on black is 4.69:1.