Information about #996C82 color

#996C82 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #996C82 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(153, 108, 130) — 60% red, 42.4% green, 51% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 9 / 40. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#996C82 is a calm, restrained rose that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Strikemaster (#946A81). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bazaar (#98777B) and Bona Fide (#97777B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(153, 108, 130)), which gives #996C82 its character. If you plan to put text on a #996C82 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #996C82 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#996C82 color variations

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

#996C82 color harmonies

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

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #996C82

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Bazaar color link
Bazaar

#98777B

Bona Fide color link
Bona Fide

#97777B

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Purple Grey color link
Purple Grey

#866F85

Graceland color link
Graceland

#877482

Half color link
Half

#8D608C

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#996C82
  • RGB153, 108, 130
  • CMYK0, 18, 9, 40
  • CSSrgb(153, 108, 130)
  • HSL331°, 18%, 51%
  • HSL Precise330.667°, 18.072%, 51.176%
  • HSV331°, 29%, 60%
  • HSB331°, 29%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.424, 0.510)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.424, 0.510, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.424, 0.510)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB51%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID996C82
  • DECIMAL ID10054786
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01