#9B659C

#9B659C

Color Values

HEX

#9B659C

RGB

155, 101, 156

HSL

298.9, 21.7%, 50.4%

HSV

298.9, 35.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.584 0.1029 326.2

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: #9B659C;
color: #9B659C;
border-color: #9B659C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B659C?

RGB(155, 101, 156) · HSL(298.9, 21.7%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.6%, 35.3%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9B659C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.43:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B659C?

Use 000000 text on a #9B659C background; contrast on black is 4.74:1.