#996D8F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996D8F?

RGB(153, 109, 143), HSL(313.6, 17.7%, 51.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.8%, 6.5%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #996D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

Overview

#996D8F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 109, 143, in HSL 313.6°, 17.7%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.8%, 6.5%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996D8F

RGB

153, 109, 143

HSL

313.6, 17.7%, 51.4%

HSV

313.6, 28.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.8%, 6.5%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5909 0.0732 334.9

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.