#988996 Color Information

Hex color code: #988996

#988996 is a muted magenta color. In RGB it is (152, 137, 150), and in HSL it is (308°, 7%, 57%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#988996

RGB

152, 137, 150

HSL

308°, 7%, 57%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 1%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #988996;
background-color: #988996;
border-color: #988996;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #988996;
border: 2px solid #988996;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#988996]
text-[#988996]
border-[#988996]
shadow-[0_0_10px_988996]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #988996, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #988996; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #988996; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #988996; background-color: #98899615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #98899620; border-left: 4px solid #988996; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #988996; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #988996 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

152, 137, 150

Red: 152 / Green: 137 / Blue: 150

HSL

308°, 7%, 57%

Hue: 308° / Saturation: 7% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

0%, 10%, 1%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 1% / Key: 40%

What color is #988996?

#988996 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8A998C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #988996 to RGB:

rgb(152, 137, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #988996 to HSL:

hsl(308, 7%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #988996 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 10%, 1%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#988996 is a balanced magenta color with RGB values of 152, 137, 150 and HSL of 308°, 7%, 57%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #988996 is #8A998C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #938A99.

Use #988996 in CSS: color: #988996 or background-color: #988996. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #988996

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.35:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988996?

#988996 is a balanced magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #988996?

#988996 in RGB is (152, 137, 150) - 152 red, 137 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #988996 in CSS?

Use #988996 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #988996?

#8A998C (complementary), #938A99 (analogous), and #736471 (lighter shade) work well with #988996.