#956F8A

#956F8A

Overview

#956F8A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 149, 111, 138, in HSL 317.4°, 15.2%, 51.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 25.5%, 7.4%, 41.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#956F8A

RGB

149, 111, 138

HSL

317.4, 15.2%, 51.0%

HSV

317.4, 25.5%, 58.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.5%, 7.4%, 41.6%

OKLCH

0.5885 0.0612 337.2

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: #956F8A;
color: #956F8A;
border-color: #956F8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #956F8A?

RGB(149, 111, 138) · HSL(317.4, 15.2%, 51.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.5%, 7.4%, 41.6%)

Does #956F8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #956F8A?

Use 000000 text on a #956F8A background; contrast on black is 4.92:1.