#9C6488

#9C6488

Overview

#9C6488 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 100, 136, in HSL 321.4°, 22.0%, 50.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.9%, 12.8%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C6488

RGB

156, 100, 136

HSL

321.4, 22.0%, 50.2%

HSV

321.4, 35.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.9%, 12.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5753 0.0869 341.3

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: #9C6488;
color: #9C6488;
border-color: #9C6488;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6488?

RGB(156, 100, 136) · HSL(321.4, 22.0%, 50.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.9%, 12.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6488 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6488?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6488 background; contrast on black is 4.59:1.