#9C6690

#9C6690

Overview

#9C6690 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 102, 144, in HSL 313.3°, 21.4%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.6%, 7.7%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C6690

RGB

156, 102, 144

HSL

313.3, 21.4%, 50.6%

HSV

313.3, 34.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.6%, 7.7%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5819 0.09 335.1

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: #9C6690;
color: #9C6690;
border-color: #9C6690;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6690?

RGB(156, 102, 144) · HSL(313.3, 21.4%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.6%, 7.7%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6690 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.45:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6690?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6690 background; contrast on black is 4.72:1.