Purple

The color #996399 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 99, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 21%, 49%.

Color Values for #996399

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HEX:
#996399
RGB:
rgb(153,99,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,21%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 35%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996399

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996399. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 38.8%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #996399

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 #996399

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996399

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

Complementary Colors for #996399

The complementary color for #996399 is #639763. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996399

The analogous colors for #996399 are #7D6397 and #97637D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996399

The triadic colors for #996399 are #979763 and #639797. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996399

These are the darker variations of #996399. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A4F7A and #5C3B5C. This progression shows how #996399 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996399

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD82AD and #C2A1C2. This progression shows how #996399. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996399

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996399. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996399

Companies and brands that incorporate #996399 in their visual identity.

#996399 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996399. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996399 is a purple with RGB values of 153, 99, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 21%, 49%.

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