#997999

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997999?

RGB(153, 121, 153), HSL(300.0, 13.6%, 53.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #997999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#997999 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 121, 153, in HSL 300.0°, 13.6%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#997999

RGB

153, 121, 153

HSL

300.0, 13.6%, 53.7%

HSV

300.0, 20.9%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.9%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6175 0.0604 326.3

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.