#996EDE
Purple
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About #996EDE Purple
#996EDE is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 110 green, and 222 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 263°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 65%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #996EDE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
263°
Hue
63%
Saturation
65%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #996EDE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #996EDE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#996EDE on White
Contrast Ratio3.72:1
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Aa#996EDE on Black
Contrast Ratio5.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #996EDE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #996EDE |
| RGB | rgb(153, 110, 222) |
| HSL | hsl(263, 63%, 65%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 110, 222 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 43.1%, 87.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 31%, 50%, 0%, 13% |
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