#9C699D

#9C699D

Color Values

HEX

#9C699D

RGB

156, 105, 157

HSL

298.8, 21.0%, 51.4%

HSV

298.8, 33.1%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.6%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5926 0.0972 326.1

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: #9C699D;
color: #9C699D;
border-color: #9C699D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C699D?

RGB(156, 105, 157) · HSL(298.8, 21.0%, 51.4%) · CMYK(0.6%, 33.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #9C699D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.27:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C699D?

Use 000000 text on a #9C699D background; contrast on black is 4.92:1.