#996A9B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996A9B?

RGB(153, 106, 155), HSL(297.6, 19.7%, 51.2%), CMYK(1.3%, 31.6%, 0.0%, 39.2%).

Q: Does #996A9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996A9B is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 106, 155, in HSL 297.6°, 19.7%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 31.6%, 0.0%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996A9B

RGB

153, 106, 155

HSL

297.6, 19.7%, 51.2%

HSV

297.6, 31.6%, 60.8%

CMYK

1.3%, 31.6%, 0.0%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5902 0.0911 325.3

Properties

Cool 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.