#996B9C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996B9C?

RGB(153, 107, 156), HSL(296.3, 19.8%, 51.6%), CMYK(1.9%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #996B9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.25:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996B9C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 107, 156, in HSL 296.3°, 19.8%, 51.6%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996B9C

RGB

153, 107, 156

HSL

296.3, 19.8%, 51.6%

HSV

296.3, 31.4%, 61.2%

CMYK

1.9%, 31.4%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5924 0.0903 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.