#952C9A

#952C9A

Overview

#952C9A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 149, 44, 154, in HSL 297.3°, 55.6%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 71.4%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#952C9A

RGB

149, 44, 154

HSL

297.3, 55.6%, 38.8%

HSV

297.3, 71.4%, 60.4%

CMYK

3.2%, 71.4%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.4968 0.1886 326.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #952C9A;
color: #952C9A;
border-color: #952C9A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #952C9A?

RGB(149, 44, 154) · HSL(297.3, 55.6%, 38.8%) · CMYK(3.2%, 71.4%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #952C9A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #952C9A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #952C9A background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.