#996A8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996A8D?

RGB(153, 106, 141), HSL(315.3, 18.7%, 50.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 30.7%, 7.8%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #996A8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996A8D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 106, 141, in HSL 315.3°, 18.7%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.7%, 7.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996A8D

RGB

153, 106, 141

HSL

315.3, 18.7%, 50.8%

HSV

315.3, 30.7%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.7%, 7.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5846 0.0771 336.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: plum 4

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.