#956497

#956497

Color Values

HEX

#956497

RGB

149, 100, 151

HSL

297.6, 20.3%, 49.2%

HSV

297.6, 33.8%, 59.2%

CMYK

1.3%, 33.8%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5733 0.0953 325.4

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: #956497;
color: #956497;
border-color: #956497;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956497?

RGB(149, 100, 151) · HSL(297.6, 20.3%, 49.2%) · CMYK(1.3%, 33.8%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #956497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #956497?

Use FFFFFF text on a #956497 background; contrast on black is 4.55:1.