#996C8B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996C8B?

RGB(153, 108, 139), HSL(318.7, 18.1%, 51.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 29.4%, 9.2%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #996C8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.31:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996C8B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 108, 139, in HSL 318.7°, 18.1%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.4%, 9.2%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996C8B

RGB

153, 108, 139

HSL

318.7, 18.1%, 51.2%

HSV

318.7, 29.4%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.4%, 9.2%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5875 0.0715 338.5

Properties

Warm 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.