#9C6C97

#9C6C97

Color Values

HEX

#9C6C97

RGB

156, 108, 151

HSL

306.2, 19.5%, 51.8%

HSV

306.2, 30.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.8%, 3.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5955 0.0853 330.2

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: #9C6C97;
color: #9C6C97;
border-color: #9C6C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.01:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6C97?

RGB(156, 108, 151) · HSL(306.2, 19.5%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.8%, 3.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C6C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6C97?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6C97 background; contrast on black is 5.01:1.