#996EB9 Color Information

Hex color code: #996EB9

A gentle purple shade, #996EB9 appears as (153, 110, 185) in RGB and (274°, 35%, 58%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameMedium Purple

HEX

#996EB9

RGB

153, 110, 185

HSL

274°, 35%, 58%

CMYK

17%, 41%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #996EB9;
background-color: #996EB9;
border-color: #996EB9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #996EB9;
border: 2px solid #996EB9;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996EB9]
text-[#996EB9]
border-[#996EB9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996EB9]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #996EB9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #996EB9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996EB9; 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 #996EB9; background-color: #996EB915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996EB920; border-left: 4px solid #996EB9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996EB9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #996EB9 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 110, 185

Red: 153 / Green: 110 / Blue: 185

HSL

274°, 35%, 58%

Hue: 274° / Saturation: 35% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

17%, 41%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 17% / Magenta: 41% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #996EB9?

#996EB9 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8FB96E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996EB9 to RGB:

rgb(153, 110, 185)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996EB9 to HSL:

hsl(274, 35%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996EB9 to CMYK:

cmyk(17%, 41%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft purple tone, #996EB9 has RGB (153, 110, 185) and HSL (274°, 35%, 58%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996EB9 is #8FB96E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #736EB9.

Use #996EB9 in CSS: color: #996EB9 or background-color: #996EB9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #996EB9

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.29:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996EB9?

#996EB9 is a soft purple color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #996EB9?

#996EB9 in RGB is (153, 110, 185) - 153 red, 110 green, and 185 blue.

How to use #996EB9 in CSS?

Use #996EB9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #996EB9?

#8FB96E (complementary), #736EB9 (analogous), and #734794 (lighter shade) work well with #996EB9.