#996CC1 Color Information

Hex color code: #996CC1

A subtle purple shade, #996CC1 appears as (153, 108, 193) in RGB and (272°, 41%, 59%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#996CC1

RGB

153, 108, 193

HSL

272°, 41%, 59%

CMYK

21%, 44%, 0%, 24%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996CC1;
background-color: #996CC1;
border-color: #996CC1;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996CC1;
border: 2px solid #996CC1;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996CC1]
text-[#996CC1]
border-[#996CC1]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996CC1]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996CC1, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996CC1; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996CC1; 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 #996CC1; background-color: #996CC115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996CC120; border-left: 4px solid #996CC1; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996CC1; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996CC1 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 108, 193

Red: 153 / Green: 108 / Blue: 193

HSL

272°, 41%, 59%

Hue: 272° / Saturation: 41% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

21%, 44%, 0%, 24%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 44% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 24%

What color is #996CC1?

#996CC1 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

94C16C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996CC1 to RGB:

rgb(153, 108, 193)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996CC1 to HSL:

hsl(272, 41%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996CC1 to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 44%, 0%, 24%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#996CC1 is a soft purple color with RGB values of 153, 108, 193 and HSL of 272°, 41%, 59%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996CC1 is #94C16C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6E6CC1.

Use #996CC1 in CSS: color: #996CC1 or background-color: #996CC1. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996CC1

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.27:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996CC1?

#996CC1 is a soft purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #996CC1?

#996CC1 in RGB is (153, 108, 193) - 153 red, 108 green, and 193 blue.

How to use #996CC1 in CSS?

Use #996CC1 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996CC1?

#94C16C (complementary), #6E6CC1 (analogous), and #73429E (lighter shade) work well with #996CC1.