#9C6399

#9C6399

Color Values

HEX

#9C6399

RGB

156, 99, 153

HSL

303.2, 22.4%, 50.0%

HSV

303.2, 36.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.5%, 1.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5804 0.1042 328.7

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: #9C6399;
color: #9C6399;
border-color: #9C6399;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6399?

RGB(156, 99, 153) · HSL(303.2, 22.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.5%, 1.9%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6399 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6399?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6399 background; contrast on black is 4.66:1.