#9C6C8C

#9C6C8C

Overview

#9C6C8C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 108, 140, in HSL 320.0°, 19.5%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.8%, 10.3%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C6C8C

RGB

156, 108, 140

HSL

320.0, 19.5%, 51.8%

HSV

320.0, 30.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.8%, 10.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5912 0.0752 339.7

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: #9C6C8C;
color: #9C6C8C;
border-color: #9C6C8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6C8C?

RGB(156, 108, 140) · HSL(320.0, 19.5%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.8%, 10.3%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6C8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6C8C?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6C8C background; contrast on black is 4.94:1.