#996EA6
Muted Purple
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About #996EA6 Muted Purple
#996EA6 is a muted purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 110 green, and 166 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 286°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 54%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
286°
Hue
24%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Muted Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #996EA6 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #996EA6 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#996EA6 on White
Contrast Ratio4.09:1
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Aa#996EA6 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.14:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #996EA6 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #996EA6 |
| RGB | rgb(153, 110, 166) |
| HSL | hsl(286, 24%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 110, 166 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 43.1%, 65.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 8%, 34%, 0%, 35% |
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