#995697 Hex Color
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Less neon than magenta and softer than plum, #995697 is a muted magenta with grayed purple undertones. Its medium lightness and low saturation give it a tender, romantic feel that suits cosmetics, confectionery, and floral branding. It works best as a supporting tone beside deep greens or warm creams, and white text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.1:1.
Questions about #995697
What is #995697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #995697 is rgb(153, 86, 151), in HSL hsl(302, 28%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 1%, 40%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #995697?
Deep forest greens and warm creams make its muted magenta read richer, while charcoal keeps the pairing grounded. It also looks sharper against dark backgrounds than against plain white, where it can wash out.
Is #995697 readable on white or black?
#995697 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.