Purple

The color #996EB6 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 110, 182 and HSL values of 276°, 33%, 57%.

Color Values for #996EB6

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HEX:
#996EB6
RGB:
rgb(153,110,182) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(276,33%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 40%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #996EB6

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #996EB6. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 43.1%
Blue: 71.4%

Contrast Analysis for #996EB6

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 #996EB6

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #996EB6

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

Complementary Colors for #996EB6

The complementary color for #996EB6 is #8AB66D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #996EB6

The analogous colors for #996EB6 are #746DB6 and #B66DAE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #996EB6

The triadic colors for #996EB6 are #B6996D and #6DB699. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #996EB6

These are the darker variations of #996EB6. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A5892 and #5C426D. This progression shows how #996EB6 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #996EB6

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD8BC5 and #C2A8D3. This progression shows how #996EB6. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #996EB6

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #996EB6. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #996EB6

Companies and brands that incorporate #996EB6 in their visual identity.

#996EB6 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #996EB6. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #996EB6 is a purple with RGB values of 153, 110, 182 and HSL values of 276°, 33%, 57%.

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