#9C6998

#9C6998

Color Values

HEX

#9C6998

RGB

156, 105, 152

HSL

304.7, 20.5%, 51.2%

HSV

304.7, 32.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.7%, 2.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5905 0.092 329.4

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: #9C6998;
color: #9C6998;
border-color: #9C6998;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6998?

RGB(156, 105, 152) · HSL(304.7, 20.5%, 51.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 32.7%, 2.6%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.3:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6998?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6998 background; contrast on black is 4.89:1.