#966D8F

#966D8F

Overview

#966D8F is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 150, 109, 143, in HSL 310.2°, 16.3%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 27.3%, 4.7%, 41.2%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#966D8F

RGB

150, 109, 143

HSL

310.2, 16.3%, 50.8%

HSV

310.2, 27.3%, 58.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.3%, 4.7%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.5876 0.0706 332.5

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: #966D8F;
color: #966D8F;
border-color: #966D8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #966D8F?

RGB(150, 109, 143) · HSL(310.2, 16.3%, 50.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.3%, 4.7%, 41.2%)

Does #966D8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #966D8F?

Use 000000 text on a #966D8F background; contrast on black is 4.88:1.