#996EE2
Purple
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About #996EE2 Purple
#996EE2 is a purple color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 110 green, and 226 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 262°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 66%.
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 #996EE2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
262°
Hue
67%
Saturation
66%
Lightness
Purple
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #996EE2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #996EE2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#996EE2 on White
Contrast Ratio3.7:1
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Aa#996EE2 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.68:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #996EE2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #996EE2 |
| RGB | rgb(153, 110, 226) |
| HSL | hsl(262, 67%, 66%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 110, 226 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 43.1%, 88.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 32%, 51%, 0%, 11% |
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