#956A99

#956A99

Overview

#956A99 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 149, 106, 153, in HSL 294.9Β°, 18.7%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 2.6%, 30.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#956A99

RGB

149, 106, 153

HSL

294.9, 18.7%, 50.8%

HSV

294.9, 30.7%, 60.0%

CMYK

2.6%, 30.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.585 0.0861 323.7

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: #956A99;
color: #956A99;
border-color: #956A99;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956A99?

RGB(149, 106, 153) · HSL(294.9, 18.7%, 50.8%) · CMYK(2.6%, 30.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #956A99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.38:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #956A99?

Use 000000 text on a #956A99 background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.