Grayish Purple

The color #996987 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 105, 135 and HSL values of 323°, 19%, 51%.

Color Values for #996987

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HEX:
#996987
RGB:
rgb(153,105,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(323,19%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 31%, 12%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996987

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996987. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #996987

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 #996987

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996987

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

Complementary Colors for #996987

The complementary color for #996987 is #6A9A7D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996987

The analogous colors for #996987 are #946A9A and #9A6A70. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996987

The triadic colors for #996987 are #889A6A and #6A889A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996987

These are the darker variations of #996987. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A546C and #5C3F51. This progression shows how #996987 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996987

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD879F and #C2A5B7. This progression shows how #996987. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996987

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996987. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996987

Companies and brands that incorporate #996987 in their visual identity.

#996987 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996987. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996987 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 105, 135 and HSL values of 323°, 19%, 51%.

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