#991D99

A dark, moderate magenta closely aligning with Darkmagenta.

About #991D99

The precise color #991D99 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkmagenta. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 153, 29, and 153.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 0% yellow, and 40% black. With a hue angle of 300.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#991D99
RGB153, 29, 153
HSL300.0°, 68.1%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 81%, 0%, 40%
HSV300.0°, 81.0%, 60.0%
LAB37.8, 62.3, -38.9
XYZ19.3, 10.0, 31.0
Decimal10034585

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.02:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.99:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.71:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.54:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #991D99; }
.text-color { color: #991D99; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #991D99; }

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