Grayish Pink

The color #996C79 is a grayish pink that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 108, 121 and HSL values of 343°, 18%, 51%.

Color Values for #996C79

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HEX:
#996C79
RGB:
rgb(153,108,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(343,18%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 21%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996C79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996C79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #996C79

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 #996C79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996C79

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

Complementary Colors for #996C79

The complementary color for #996C79 is #6C998C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996C79

The analogous colors for #996C79 are #996C8F and #99756C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996C79

The triadic colors for #996C79 are #78996C and #6C7899. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996C79

These are the darker variations of #996C79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A5661 and #5C4149. This progression shows how #996C79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996C79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD8994 and #C2A7AF. This progression shows how #996C79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996C79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996C79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#996C79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996C79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996C79 is a grayish pink with RGB values of 153, 108, 121 and HSL values of 343°, 18%, 51%.

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