#9C6F9E

#9C6F9E

Overview

#9C6F9E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 156, 111, 158, in HSL 297.4Β°, 19.5%, 52.7%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 29.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C6F9E

RGB

156, 111, 158

HSL

297.4, 19.5%, 52.7%

HSV

297.4, 29.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 29.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6038 0.087 325.2

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: #9C6F9E;
color: #9C6F9E;
border-color: #9C6F9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.18:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C6F9E?

RGB(156, 111, 158) · HSL(297.4, 19.5%, 52.7%) · CMYK(1.3%, 29.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9C6F9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C6F9E?

Use 000000 text on a #9C6F9E background; contrast on black is 5.18:1.