#996C9F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996C9F?

RGB(153, 108, 159), HSL(292.9, 21.0%, 52.4%), CMYK(3.8%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #996C9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996C9F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 108, 159, in HSL 292.9°, 21.0%, 52.4%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#996C9F

RGB

153, 108, 159

HSL

292.9, 21.0%, 52.4%

HSV

292.9, 32.1%, 62.4%

CMYK

3.8%, 32.1%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5955 0.0917 322.6

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: Violet (Purple)

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.