#996FA0

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #996FA0?

RGB(153, 111, 160), HSL(291.4, 20.5%, 53.1%), CMYK(4.4%, 30.6%, 0.0%, 37.3%).

Q: Does #996FA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.09:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#996FA0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 111, 160, in HSL 291.4°, 20.5%, 53.1%, and in CMYK 4.4%, 30.6%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#996FA0

RGB

153, 111, 160

HSL

291.4, 20.5%, 53.1%

HSV

291.4, 30.6%, 62.7%

CMYK

4.4%, 30.6%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6014 0.0872 321.6

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.