#995799
A medium, muted magenta closely aligning with Orchid.
About #995799
The hex code #995799 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Its closest recognized web color is Orchid. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 87, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 43% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#995799
RGB153, 87, 153
HSL300.0°, 27.5%, 47.1%
CMYK0%, 43%, 0%, 40%
HSV300.0°, 43.1%, 60.0%
LAB46.8, 37.6, -24.7
XYZ22.3, 15.9, 32.0
Decimal10049433
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.18:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.80:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.55:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #995799;
}
.text-color {
color: #995799;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #995799;
}