#9C6593

#9C6593

Overview

#9C6593 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 101, 147, in HSL 309.8°, 21.7%, 50.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.3%, 5.8%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C6593

RGB

156, 101, 147

HSL

309.8, 21.7%, 50.4%

HSV

309.8, 35.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.3%, 5.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5814 0.0946 332.7

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: #9C6593;
color: #9C6593;
border-color: #9C6593;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6593?

RGB(156, 101, 147) · HSL(309.8, 21.7%, 50.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.3%, 5.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6593 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6593?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6593 background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.