#996C7E Color Information

Hex color code: #996C7E

A muted magenta shade, #996C7E appears as (153, 108, 126) in RGB and (336°, 18%, 51%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#996C7E

RGB

153, 108, 126

HSL

336°, 18%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 18%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996C7E;
background-color: #996C7E;
border-color: #996C7E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996C7E;
border: 2px solid #996C7E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996C7E]
text-[#996C7E]
border-[#996C7E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996C7E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996C7E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996C7E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996C7E; 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 #996C7E; background-color: #996C7E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996C7E20; border-left: 4px solid #996C7E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996C7E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996C7E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 108, 126

Red: 153 / Green: 108 / Blue: 126

HSL

336°, 18%, 51%

Hue: 336° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 18%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 40%

What color is #996C7E?

#996C7E is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

6C9987

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996C7E to RGB:

rgb(153, 108, 126)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996C7E to HSL:

hsl(336, 18%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996C7E to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 29%, 18%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted magenta tone, #996C7E has RGB (153, 108, 126) and HSL (336°, 18%, 51%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996C7E is #6C9987, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #996C94.

Use #996C7E in CSS: color: #996C7E or background-color: #996C7E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996C7E

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.80:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996C7E?

#996C7E is a muted magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #996C7E?

#996C7E in RGB is (153, 108, 126) - 153 red, 108 green, and 126 blue.

How to use #996C7E in CSS?

Use #996C7E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996C7E?

#6C9987 (complementary), #996C94 (analogous), and #6C4B58 (lighter shade) work well with #996C7E.