#996A95 Hex Color
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The hex code #996a95 is a dusty, matte magenta with restrained saturation and a softly gray undertone. Its mid-depth value creates a tender, understated mood for cosmetics, fashion, romance, and supporting interface elements. Pair it with warm cream or charcoal for contrast. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #996a95
What is #996a95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #996a95 is rgb(153, 106, 149), in HSL hsl(305, 19%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 3%, 40%.
Which colors pair well with #996a95?
#996a95 pairs well with warm cream for a gentle, romantic palette, while charcoal adds stronger definition. Use cream for spacious backgrounds and charcoal for text or borders when you want the dusty magenta to feel more grounded.
What mood and uses suit #996a95?
#996a95 reads as a muted, slightly cool magenta because its gray undertone softens the pink-red base. It conveys tenderness and quiet sophistication, making it well suited to cosmetics, romantic layouts, fashion accents, and understated interface elements.
Is #996a95 readable on white or black?
#996a95 has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.