#956E97

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956E97?

RGB(149, 110, 151), HSL(297.1, 16.5%, 51.2%), CMYK(1.3%, 27.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%).

Q: Does #956E97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#956E97 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 149, 110, 151, in HSL 297.1°, 16.5%, 51.2%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 27.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#956E97

RGB

149, 110, 151

HSL

297.1, 16.5%, 51.2%

HSV

297.1, 27.2%, 59.2%

CMYK

1.3%, 27.2%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.5916 0.0763 324.9

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: plum 4

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.