Purple

The color #996688 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 102, 136 and HSL values of 320°, 20%, 50%.

Color Values for #996688

Below are the different color format representations for #996688. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#996688
RGB:
rgb(153,102,136) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(320,20%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 33%, 11%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996688

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996688. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 40%
Blue: 53.3%

Contrast Analysis for #996688

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 #996688

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996688

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

Complementary Colors for #996688

The complementary color for #996688 is #669977. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996688

The analogous colors for #996688 are #916699 and #99666F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996688

The triadic colors for #996688 are #889966 and #668899. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996688

These are the darker variations of #996688. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A526D and #5C3D52. This progression shows how #996688 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996688

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD85A0 and #C2A3B8. This progression shows how #996688. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996688

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996688. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996688

Companies and brands that incorporate #996688 in their visual identity.

#996688 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996688. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996688 is a purple with RGB values of 153, 102, 136 and HSL values of 320°, 20%, 50%.

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