#996DA0
A medium, muted magenta closely aligning with Plum.
About #996DA0
At its core, #996DA0 is a medium and muted hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Plum. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(153, 109, 160).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 4% C, 32% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. The HSL representation is 291.8° hue, 21.2% saturation, and 52.7% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#996DA0
RGB153, 109, 160
HSL291.8°, 21.2%, 52.7%
CMYK4%, 32%, 0%, 37%
HSV291.8°, 31.9%, 62.7%
LAB52.1, 26.5, -20.7
XYZ25.0, 20.2, 35.9
Decimal10055072
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.16:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.05:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #996DA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #996DA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #996DA0;
}