#998596 Color Information

Hex color code: #998596

The hex color #998596 is a neutral magenta with RGB values of (153, 133, 150) and HSL of (309°, 9%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#998596

RGB

153, 133, 150

HSL

309°, 9%, 56%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 2%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #998596;
background-color: #998596;
border-color: #998596;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #998596;
border: 2px solid #998596;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#998596]
text-[#998596]
border-[#998596]
shadow-[0_0_10px_998596]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #998596, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #998596; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #998596; 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 #998596; background-color: #99859615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #99859620; border-left: 4px solid #998596; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #998596; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #998596 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 133, 150

Red: 153 / Green: 133 / Blue: 150

HSL

309°, 9%, 56%

Hue: 309° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

0%, 13%, 2%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 13% / Yellow: 2% / Key: 40%

What color is #998596?

#998596 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

859988

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #998596 to RGB:

rgb(153, 133, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #998596 to HSL:

hsl(309, 9%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #998596 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 13%, 2%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted magenta tone, #998596 has RGB (153, 133, 150) and HSL (309°, 9%, 56%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #998596 is #859988, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #928599.

Use #998596 in CSS: color: #998596 or background-color: #998596. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #998596

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.15:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #998596?

#998596 is a muted magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #998596?

#998596 in RGB is (153, 133, 150) - 153 red, 133 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #998596 in CSS?

Use #998596 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #998596?

#859988 (complementary), #928599 (analogous), and #725F6F (lighter shade) work well with #998596.