#956C9C

#956C9C

Overview

#956C9C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 149, 108, 156, in HSL 291.2°, 19.5%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 4.5%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#956C9C

RGB

149, 108, 156

HSL

291.2, 19.5%, 51.8%

HSV

291.2, 30.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

4.5%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5899 0.0857 321.5

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: #956C9C;
color: #956C9C;
border-color: #956C9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956C9C?

RGB(149, 108, 156) · HSL(291.2, 19.5%, 51.8%) · CMYK(4.5%, 30.8%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #956C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #956C9C?

Use 000000 text on a #956C9C background; contrast on black is 4.9:1.