#956E99

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956E99?

RGB(149, 110, 153), HSL(294.4, 17.4%, 51.6%), CMYK(2.6%, 28.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%).

Q: Does #956E99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.23:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#956E99 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 149, 110, 153, in HSL 294.4°, 17.4%, 51.6%, and in CMYK 2.6%, 28.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#956E99

RGB

149, 110, 153

HSL

294.4, 17.4%, 51.6%

HSV

294.4, 28.1%, 60.0%

CMYK

2.6%, 28.1%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5924 0.0785 323.4

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.