#D996C2 Color Information

Hex color code: #D996C2

A pastel magenta shade, #D996C2 appears as (217, 150, 194) in RGB and (321°, 47%, 72%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NamePlum
HEX
#D996C2
RGB
217, 150, 194
HSL
321°, 47%, 72%
CMYK
0%, 31%, 11%, 15%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #D996C2;
background-color: #D996C2;
border-color: #D996C2;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #D996C2;
border: 2px solid #D996C2;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#D996C2]
text-[#D996C2]
border-[#D996C2]
shadow-[0_0_10px_D996C2]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D996C2, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #D996C2; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #D996C2; 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 #D996C2; background-color: #D996C215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #D996C220; border-left: 4px solid #D996C2; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #D996C2; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #D996C2 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

217, 150, 194

Red: 217 / Green: 150 / Blue: 194

HSL

321°, 47%, 72%

Hue: 321° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 72%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 11%, 15%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 11% / Key: 15%

What color is #D996C2?

#D996C2 is a magenta-red hue associated with romance and playfulness.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #D996C2 to RGB:

rgb(217, 150, 194)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #D996C2 to HSL:

hsl(321, 47%, 72%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #D996C2 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 31%, 11%, 15%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A delicate magenta tone, #D996C2 has RGB (217, 150, 194) and HSL (321°, 47%, 72%). Known for evoking romance and playfulness, this magenta-red hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #D996C2 is #96D9AE, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #CF96D9.

Use #D996C2 in CSS: color: #D996C2 or background-color: #D996C2. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #D996C2

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.09:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D996C2?

#D996C2 is a delicate magenta color - a magenta-red hue that evokes romance and playfulness.

What is the RGB value of #D996C2?

#D996C2 in RGB is (217, 150, 194) - 217 red, 150 green, and 194 blue.

How to use #D996C2 in CSS?

Use #D996C2 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #D996C2?

#96D9AE (complementary), #CF96D9 (analogous), and #C55EA1 (lighter shade) work well with #D996C2.