#9C6397

#9C6397

Color Values

HEX

#9C6397

RGB

156, 99, 151

HSL

305.3, 22.4%, 50.0%

HSV

305.3, 36.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.5%, 3.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5796 0.1023 329.9

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: #9C6397;
color: #9C6397;
border-color: #9C6397;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6397?

RGB(156, 99, 151) · HSL(305.3, 22.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.5%, 3.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6397 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6397?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6397 background; contrast on black is 4.65:1.