Grayish Purple

The color #996C89 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 108, 137 and HSL values of 321°, 18%, 51%.

Color Values for #996C89

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HEX:
#996C89
RGB:
rgb(153,108,137) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(321,18%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 29%, 10%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996C89

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996C89. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 42.4%
Blue: 53.7%

Contrast Analysis for #996C89

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 #996C89

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996C89

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

Complementary Colors for #996C89

The complementary color for #996C89 is #6C997B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996C89

The analogous colors for #996C89 are #926C99 and #996C72. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996C89

The triadic colors for #996C89 are #89996C and #6C8999. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996C89

These are the darker variations of #996C89. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A566E and #5C4152. This progression shows how #996C89 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996C89

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD89A1 and #C2A7B8. This progression shows how #996C89. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996C89

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996C89. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996C89

Companies and brands that incorporate #996C89 in their visual identity.

#996C89 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996C89. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996C89 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 108, 137 and HSL values of 321°, 18%, 51%.

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