#996BA1
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#996BA1
Color Values
#996BA1
153, 107, 161
291.1, 22.3%, 52.5%
291.1, 33.5%, 63.1%
5.0%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 36.9%
0.5946 0.0958 321.4
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: #996BA1;
color: #996BA1;
border-color: #996BA1;
Purple 300
#D8B4FE
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.22:1
Text on black
4.97:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996BA1?
RGB(153, 107, 161) · HSL(291.1, 22.3%, 52.5%) · CMYK(5.0%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 36.9%)
Does #996BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #996BA1?
Use 000000 text on a #996BA1 background; contrast on black is 4.97:1.