#956C97

#956C97

Color Values

HEX

#956C97

RGB

149, 108, 151

HSL

297.2, 17.1%, 50.8%

HSV

297.2, 28.5%, 59.2%

CMYK

1.3%, 28.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5878 0.0801 325.0

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: #956C97;
color: #956C97;
border-color: #956C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956C97?

RGB(149, 108, 151) · HSL(297.2, 17.1%, 50.8%) · CMYK(1.3%, 28.5%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #956C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.31:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #956C97?

Use 000000 text on a #956C97 background; contrast on black is 4.87:1.