#994CA9 Color Information

Hex color code: #994CA9

A subtle magenta shade, #994CA9 appears as (153, 76, 169) in RGB and (290°, 38%, 48%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameDark Orchid

HEX

#994CA9

RGB

153, 76, 169

HSL

290°, 38%, 48%

CMYK

9%, 55%, 0%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #994CA9;
background-color: #994CA9;
border-color: #994CA9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #994CA9;
border: 2px solid #994CA9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#994CA9]
text-[#994CA9]
border-[#994CA9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_994CA9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #994CA9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #994CA9; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #994CA9; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #994CA9; background-color: #994CA915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #994CA920; border-left: 4px solid #994CA9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #994CA9; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

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Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #994CA9 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 76, 169

Red: 153 / Green: 76 / Blue: 169

HSL

290°, 38%, 48%

Hue: 290° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

9%, 55%, 0%, 34%

Cyan: 9% / Magenta: 55% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 34%

What color is #994CA9?

#994CA9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

5BA94C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #994CA9 to RGB:

rgb(153, 76, 169)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #994CA9 to HSL:

hsl(290, 38%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #994CA9 to CMYK:

cmyk(9%, 55%, 0%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle magenta tone, #994CA9 has RGB (153, 76, 169) and HSL (290°, 38%, 48%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #994CA9 is #5BA94C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6B4CA9.

Use #994CA9 in CSS: color: #994CA9 or background-color: #994CA9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #994CA9

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

Contrast Ratio: 3.96:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #994CA9?

#994CA9 is a gentle magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #994CA9?

#994CA9 in RGB is (153, 76, 169) - 153 red, 76 green, and 169 blue.

How to use #994CA9 in CSS?

Use #994CA9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #994CA9?

#5BA94C (complementary), #6B4CA9 (analogous), and #693474 (lighter shade) work well with #994CA9.