#996F8D
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#996F8D
Color Values
#996F8D
153, 111, 141
317.1, 17.1%, 51.8%
317.1, 27.5%, 60.0%
0.0%, 27.5%, 7.8%, 40.0%
0.5939 0.0676 337.2
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: #996F8D;
color: #996F8D;
border-color: #996F8D;
Zinc 500
#71717A
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.19:1
Text on black
5.01:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996F8D?
RGB(153, 111, 141) · HSL(317.1, 17.1%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.5%, 7.8%, 40.0%)
Does #996F8D meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.19:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #996F8D?
Use 000000 text on a #996F8D background; contrast on black is 5.01:1.