#996DB6 Color Information

Hex color code: #996DB6

A gentle purple shade, #996DB6 appears as (153, 109, 182) in RGB and (276°, 33%, 57%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#996DB6

RGB

153, 109, 182

HSL

276°, 33%, 57%

CMYK

16%, 40%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996DB6;
background-color: #996DB6;
border-color: #996DB6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996DB6;
border: 2px solid #996DB6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996DB6]
text-[#996DB6]
border-[#996DB6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996DB6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996DB6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996DB6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996DB6; 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 #996DB6; background-color: #996DB615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996DB620; border-left: 4px solid #996DB6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996DB6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996DB6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 109, 182

Red: 153 / Green: 109 / Blue: 182

HSL

276°, 33%, 57%

Hue: 276° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

16%, 40%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 16% / Magenta: 40% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #996DB6?

#996DB6 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8AB66D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996DB6 to RGB:

rgb(153, 109, 182)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996DB6 to HSL:

hsl(276, 33%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996DB6 to CMYK:

cmyk(16%, 40%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate purple tone, #996DB6 has RGB (153, 109, 182) and HSL (276°, 33%, 57%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996DB6 is #8AB66D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #746DB6.

Use #996DB6 in CSS: color: #996DB6 or background-color: #996DB6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996DB6

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.22:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996DB6?

#996DB6 is a delicate purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #996DB6?

#996DB6 in RGB is (153, 109, 182) - 153 red, 109 green, and 182 blue.

How to use #996DB6 in CSS?

Use #996DB6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996DB6?

#8AB66D (complementary), #746DB6 (analogous), and #72488E (lighter shade) work well with #996DB6.