#996A9C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996A9C?

RGB(153, 106, 156), HSL(296.4, 20.2%, 51.4%), CMYK(1.9%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #996A9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.29:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996A9C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 106, 156, in HSL 296.4°, 20.2%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996A9C

RGB

153, 106, 156

HSL

296.4, 20.2%, 51.4%

HSV

296.4, 32.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

1.9%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5906 0.0921 324.6

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.