#996E9F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996E9F?

RGB(153, 110, 159), HSL(292.7, 20.3%, 52.7%), CMYK(3.8%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #996E9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.13:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996E9F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 110, 159, in HSL 292.7°, 20.3%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996E9F

RGB

153, 110, 159

HSL

292.7, 20.3%, 52.7%

HSV

292.7, 30.8%, 62.4%

CMYK

3.8%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5991 0.0879 322.4

Properties

Cool 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.