#996C97

#996C97

Color Values

HEX

#996C97

RGB

153, 108, 151

HSL

302.7, 18.1%, 51.2%

HSV

302.7, 29.4%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.4%, 1.3%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5922 0.083 328.1

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: #996C97;
color: #996C97;
border-color: #996C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996C97?

RGB(153, 108, 151) · HSL(302.7, 18.1%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.4%, 1.3%, 40.0%)

Does #996C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #996C97?

Use 000000 text on a #996C97 background; contrast on black is 4.95:1.