#996DAB Color Information

Hex color code: #996DAB

A gentle purple shade, #996DAB appears as (153, 109, 171) in RGB and (283°, 27%, 55%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#996DAB

RGB

153, 109, 171

HSL

283°, 27%, 55%

CMYK

11%, 36%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

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

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#996DAB]
text-[#996DAB]
border-[#996DAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_996DAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

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

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #996DAB; 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 #996DAB; background-color: #996DAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #996DAB20; border-left: 4px solid #996DAB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #996DAB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

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

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 109, 171

Red: 153 / Green: 109 / Blue: 171

HSL

283°, 27%, 55%

Hue: 283° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

11%, 36%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 11% / Magenta: 36% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #996DAB?

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

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

7FAB6D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #996DAB to RGB:

rgb(153, 109, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #996DAB to HSL:

hsl(283, 27%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #996DAB to CMYK:

cmyk(11%, 36%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft purple tone, #996DAB has RGB (153, 109, 171) and HSL (283°, 27%, 55%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #996DAB is #7FAB6D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #7B6DAB.

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

Contrast with #996DAB

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.13:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #996DAB?

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

What is the RGB value of #996DAB?

#996DAB in RGB is (153, 109, 171) - 153 red, 109 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #996DAB in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #996DAB?

#7FAB6D (complementary), #7B6DAB (analogous), and #724A82 (lighter shade) work well with #996DAB.