#957C97

#957C97

Color Values

HEX

#957C97

RGB

149, 124, 151

HSL

295.6, 11.5%, 53.9%

HSV

295.6, 17.9%, 59.2%

CMYK

1.3%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.6187 0.0495 323.8

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: #957C97;
color: #957C97;
border-color: #957C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.74:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #957C97?

RGB(149, 124, 151) · HSL(295.6, 11.5%, 53.9%) · CMYK(1.3%, 17.9%, 0.0%, 40.8%)

Does #957C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.74:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #957C97?

Use 000000 text on a #957C97 background; contrast on black is 5.61:1.