#996D90

#996D90

Overview

#996D90 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 109, 144, in HSL 312.3°, 17.7%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.8%, 5.9%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996D90

RGB

153, 109, 144

HSL

312.3, 17.7%, 51.4%

HSV

312.3, 28.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.8%, 5.9%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5913 0.0741 333.9

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: #996D90;
color: #996D90;
border-color: #996D90;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996D90?

RGB(153, 109, 144) · HSL(312.3, 17.7%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.8%, 5.9%, 40.0%)

Does #996D90 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #996D90?

Use 000000 text on a #996D90 background; contrast on black is 4.94:1.