#997399

#997399

Color Values

HEX

#997399

RGB

153, 115, 153

HSL

300.0, 15.7%, 52.5%

HSV

300.0, 24.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.606 0.0718 326.4

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: #997399;
color: #997399;
border-color: #997399;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.99:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997399?

RGB(153, 115, 153) · HSL(300.0, 15.7%, 52.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 24.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #997399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.99:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997399?

Use 000000 text on a #997399 background; contrast on black is 5.27:1.