Purple

The color #996199 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 97, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 22%, 49%.

Color Values for #996199

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HEX:
#996199
RGB:
rgb(153,97,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,22%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 37%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996199

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996199. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 38%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #996199

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #996199

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996199

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #996199

The complementary color for #996199 is #619861. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996199

The analogous colors for #996199 are #7D6198 and #98617D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996199

The triadic colors for #996199 are #989861 and #619898. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996199

These are the darker variations of #996199. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A4E7A and #5C3A5C. This progression shows how #996199 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996199

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD81AD and #C2A0C2. This progression shows how #996199. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996199

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996199. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996199

Companies and brands that incorporate #996199 in their visual identity.

#996199 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996199. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996199 is a purple with RGB values of 153, 97, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 22%, 49%.

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