#953C8B

#953C8B

Overview

#953C8B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 149, 60, 139, in HSL 306.7°, 42.6%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.7%, 6.7%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#953C8B

RGB

149, 60, 139

HSL

306.7, 42.6%, 41.0%

HSV

306.7, 59.7%, 58.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 6.7%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.506 0.1541 332.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #953C8B;
color: #953C8B;
border-color: #953C8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.37:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #953C8B?

RGB(149, 60, 139) · HSL(306.7, 42.6%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.7%, 6.7%, 41.6%)

Does #953C8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.37:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #953C8B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #953C8B background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.