#996E8D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996E8D?

RGB(153, 110, 141), HSL(316.7, 17.4%, 51.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 28.1%, 7.8%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #996E8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996E8D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 110, 141, in HSL 316.7°, 17.4%, 51.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.1%, 7.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996E8D

RGB

153, 110, 141

HSL

316.7, 17.4%, 51.6%

HSV

316.7, 28.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.1%, 7.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.592 0.0695 337.0

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.