#996B8F

#996B8F

Overview

#996B8F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 107, 143, in HSL 313.0°, 18.4%, 51.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.1%, 6.5%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996B8F

RGB

153, 107, 143

HSL

313.0, 18.4%, 51.0%

HSV

313.0, 30.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.1%, 6.5%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5872 0.077 334.6

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: #996B8F;
color: #996B8F;
border-color: #996B8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996B8F?

RGB(153, 107, 143) · HSL(313.0, 18.4%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.1%, 6.5%, 40.0%)

Does #996B8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.33:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #996B8F?

Use 000000 text on a #996B8F background; contrast on black is 4.85:1.