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#996aa1

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HEX#996aa1
HEX8#996aa1ff
RGBrgb(153, 106, 161)
CMYK[0.05,0.34,0,0.37]
Name#996aa1
HCL[321.96,36.14,51.44]
oklab[0.59,0.08,-0.06]
Num10054305
HSI[292.26,0.24,0.55]
lab[51.44,28.46,-22.27]
Lighten
#c4a9c8
Darken
#604065
Saturate
#aa52b9
Desaturate
#888289
Greyscale
#858585
Brighten
#cc9dd4

Color harmonies of #996aa1

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#996aa1
#a1996a
#6aa199

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#996aa1
#a17d6a
#72a16a
#6a8da1

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#996aa1
#c186cb
#eaa2f6
#201621
#48324c
#714e76

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#996aa1
#836aa1
#8e6aa1
#996aa1
#a16a9e
#a16a93

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#996aa1
#a16d6a
#6aa183

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#f8f4f8
#f0eaf2
#e9dfeb
#e2d4e4
#dbcadd
#d3bfd7
#ccb5d0
#c5aac9
#bd9fc3
#b695bc
#af8ab5
#a87fae
#a075a8
#996aa1

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0b080c
#160f17
#211723
#2c1e2e
#37263a
#422d45
#4d3551
#573d5c
#624468
#6d4c73
#78537f
#835b8a
#8e6296
#996aa1

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #996aa1 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

4.259 Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
4.931 Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #996aa1

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Use #996aa1 in CSS

#996aa1 as Background Color in CSS
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#996aa1 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#996aa1">Text Color</div>
#996aa1 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#996aa1">Border Color</div>
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