#996C9C
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#996C9C
Color Values
#996C9C
153, 108, 156
296.2, 19.5%, 51.8%
296.2, 30.8%, 61.2%
1.9%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%
0.5942 0.0884 324.5
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: #996C9C;
color: #996C9C;
border-color: #996C9C;
Slate 500
#64748B
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.22:1
Text on black
4.98:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996C9C?
RGB(153, 108, 156) · HSL(296.2, 19.5%, 51.8%) · CMYK(1.9%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%)
Does #996C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.22:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #996C9C?
Use 000000 text on a #996C9C background; contrast on black is 4.98:1.