#9B659E

#9B659E

Overview

#9B659E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 101, 158, in HSL 296.8°, 22.7%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 36.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#9B659E

RGB

155, 101, 158

HSL

296.8, 22.7%, 50.8%

HSV

296.8, 36.1%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.9%, 36.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5849 0.105 325.0

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: #9B659E;
color: #9B659E;
border-color: #9B659E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B659E?

RGB(155, 101, 158) · HSL(296.8, 22.7%, 50.8%) · CMYK(1.9%, 36.1%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9B659E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.42:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B659E?

Use 000000 text on a #9B659E background; contrast on black is 4.75:1.