#9B6F8C

#9B6F8C

Overview

#9B6F8C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 111, 140, in HSL 320.5°, 18.0%, 52.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 28.4%, 9.7%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B6F8C

RGB

155, 111, 140

HSL

320.5, 18.0%, 52.2%

HSV

320.5, 28.4%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.4%, 9.7%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5957 0.0686 339.8

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: #9B6F8C;
color: #9B6F8C;
border-color: #9B6F8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B6F8C?

RGB(155, 111, 140) · HSL(320.5, 18.0%, 52.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.4%, 9.7%, 39.2%)

Does #9B6F8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B6F8C?

Use 000000 text on a #9B6F8C background; contrast on black is 5.05:1.