#996BA0
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#996BA0
Color Values
#996BA0
153, 107, 160
292.1, 21.8%, 52.4%
292.1, 33.1%, 62.7%
4.4%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%
0.5941 0.0947 322.0
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: #996BA0;
color: #996BA0;
border-color: #996BA0;
Purple 300
#D8B4FE
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.23:1
Text on black
4.97:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996BA0?
RGB(153, 107, 160) · HSL(292.1, 21.8%, 52.4%) · CMYK(4.4%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%)
Does #996BA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #996BA0?
Use 000000 text on a #996BA0 background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.