#996AB3 Color Information

Hex color code: #996AB3

A delicate purple shade, #996AB3 appears as (153, 106, 179) in RGB and (279°, 32%, 56%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#996AB3

RGB

153, 106, 179

HSL

279°, 32%, 56%

CMYK

15%, 41%, 0%, 30%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996AB3;
background-color: #996AB3;
border-color: #996AB3;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996AB3;
border: 2px solid #996AB3;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996AB3]
text-[#996AB3]
border-[#996AB3]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996AB3]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996AB3, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996AB3; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996AB3; 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 #996AB3; background-color: #996AB315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996AB320; border-left: 4px solid #996AB3; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996AB3; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996AB3 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 106, 179

Red: 153 / Green: 106 / Blue: 179

HSL

279°, 32%, 56%

Hue: 279° / Saturation: 32% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

15%, 41%, 0%, 30%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 30%

What color is #996AB3?

#996AB3 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

84B36B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996AB3 to RGB:

rgb(153, 106, 179)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996AB3 to HSL:

hsl(279, 32%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996AB3 to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 41%, 0%, 30%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#996AB3 is a subtle purple color with RGB values of 153, 106, 179 and HSL of 279°, 32%, 56%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996AB3 is #84B36B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #766BB3.

Use #996AB3 in CSS: color: #996AB3 or background-color: #996AB3. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996AB3

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.07:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996AB3?

#996AB3 is a subtle purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #996AB3?

#996AB3 in RGB is (153, 106, 179) - 153 red, 106 green, and 179 blue.

How to use #996AB3 in CSS?

Use #996AB3 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996AB3?

#84B36B (complementary), #766BB3 (analogous), and #73478A (lighter shade) work well with #996AB3.