#953C8D

#953C8D

Overview

#953C8D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 149, 60, 141, in HSL 305.4°, 42.6%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 59.7%, 5.4%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#953C8D

RGB

149, 60, 141

HSL

305.4, 42.6%, 41.0%

HSV

305.4, 59.7%, 58.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 59.7%, 5.4%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.507 0.1558 331.2

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: #953C8D;
color: #953C8D;
border-color: #953C8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #953C8D?

RGB(149, 60, 141) · HSL(305.4, 42.6%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 59.7%, 5.4%, 41.6%)

Does #953C8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #953C8D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #953C8D background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.