#996A9C

Color Details

HEX
#996A9C
RGB
rgb(153, 106, 156)
HSL
hsl(296, 20%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 32%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #996a9c
Contrast 4.90:1 AA
White on #996a9c
Contrast 4.29:1 Fail
#996a9c on Black
Contrast 4.90:1 AA
#996a9c on White
Contrast 4.29:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#ad88b0
#c2a6c4
#d6c3d7
#7a557d
#5c405e
#3d2a3e

Complement & Analogous

#6c9b69
#9e6786
#7e679e

Triadic

#9b9869
#699b98

Monochrome

#3d2a3e #5c405e #996a9c #c2a6c4 #d6c3d7 #ebe1eb

Analogous

#7e679e #a595bb #996a9c #b1859e #9e6786 #7e526b

Complementary Mix

#5c405e #996a9c #c2a6c4 #6c9b69 #9fbe9e #466544

Nearby Colors

#996a9b
#996a9d
#996a8c
#996aac

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About #996A9C

#996A9C converts to RGB(153, 106, 156) and HSL(296, 20%, 51%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#996A9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #996A9C?
RGB: 153, 106, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(153, 106, 156)
Is #996A9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #996A9C?
Complement: #6c9b69.
Does #996A9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.29:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 4.90:1 (AA (normal text)).