#996DD3
A light, moderate purple closely aligning with Mediumpurple.
About #996DD3
The precise color #996DD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumpurple. Its digital footprint relies on 153 parts red, 109 parts green, and 211 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 27% Cyan, 48% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 17% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#996DD3
RGB153, 109, 211
HSL265.9°, 53.7%, 62.7%
CMYK27%, 48%, 0%, 17%
HSV265.9°, 48.3%, 82.7%
LAB54.5, 38.1, -46.4
XYZ30.4, 22.4, 64.4
Decimal10055123
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.48:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.66:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #996DD3;
}
.text-color {
color: #996DD3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #996DD3;
}