Information about #996CBC color

#996CBC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #996CBC is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 108, 188) (60% red, 42.4% green, 73.7% blue), or CMYK 14 / 31 / 0 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #996CBC reads as a mildly saturated violet and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from RTNO (#9A65B5). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lilac Bush (#9470C4) and Purple Mountain Majesty (#9678B6).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(153, 108, 188)), which gives #996CBC its character. If you plan to put text on a #996CBC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #996CBC is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#996CBC color variations

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

#996CBC 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 #996CBC

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

RTNO color link
RTNO

#9A65B5

Lilac Bush color link
Lilac Bush

#9470C4

Soft Purple color link
Soft Purple

#A66FB5

Amethyst color link
Amethyst

#9966CC

Long Shot color link
Long Shot

#8776B6

Ube color link
Ube

#8878C3

Pastel Grape color link
Pastel Grape

#A16AD1

Ce Soir color link
Ce Soir

#9271A7

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#996CBC
  • RGB153, 108, 188
  • CMYK14, 31, 0, 26
  • CSSrgb(153, 108, 188)
  • HSL274°, 37%, 58%
  • HSL Precise273.75°, 37.383%, 58.039%
  • HSV274°, 43%, 74%
  • HSB274°, 43%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • GLSLvec3(0.600, 0.424, 0.737)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.600, 0.424, 0.737, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.600, 0.424, 0.737)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.7%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID996CBC
  • DECIMAL ID10054844
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01