#996DB0 Color Information

Hex color code: #996DB0

The hex color #996DB0 is a subtle purple with RGB values of (153, 109, 176) and HSL of (279°, 30%, 56%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#996DB0

RGB

153, 109, 176

HSL

279°, 30%, 56%

CMYK

13%, 38%, 0%, 31%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996DB0;
background-color: #996DB0;
border-color: #996DB0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996DB0;
border: 2px solid #996DB0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996DB0]
text-[#996DB0]
border-[#996DB0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996DB0]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996DB0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996DB0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996DB0; 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 #996DB0; background-color: #996DB015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996DB020; border-left: 4px solid #996DB0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996DB0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996DB0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 109, 176

Red: 153 / Green: 109 / Blue: 176

HSL

279°, 30%, 56%

Hue: 279° / Saturation: 30% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

13%, 38%, 0%, 31%

Cyan: 13% / Magenta: 38% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 31%

What color is #996DB0?

#996DB0 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

85B06D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996DB0 to RGB:

rgb(153, 109, 176)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996DB0 to HSL:

hsl(279, 30%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996DB0 to CMYK:

cmyk(13%, 38%, 0%, 31%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#996DB0 is a soft purple color with RGB values of 153, 109, 176 and HSL of 279°, 30%, 56%. This magenta-red hue evokes romance and playfulness, making it suitable for popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996DB0 is #85B06D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #776DB0.

Use #996DB0 in CSS: color: #996DB0 or background-color: #996DB0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996DB0

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.17:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996DB0?

#996DB0 is a soft purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #996DB0?

#996DB0 in RGB is (153, 109, 176) - 153 red, 109 green, and 176 blue.

How to use #996DB0 in CSS?

Use #996DB0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996DB0?

#85B06D (complementary), #776DB0 (analogous), and #724988 (lighter shade) work well with #996DB0.