#9C779E

#9C779E

Overview

#9C779E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 156, 119, 158, in HSL 296.9°, 16.7%, 54.3%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 24.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C779E

RGB

156, 119, 158

HSL

296.9, 16.7%, 54.3%

HSV

296.9, 24.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 24.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6187 0.0718 324.7

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: #9C779E;
color: #9C779E;
border-color: #9C779E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.79:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C779E?

RGB(156, 119, 158) · HSL(296.9, 16.7%, 54.3%) · CMYK(1.3%, 24.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9C779E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.79:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C779E?

Use 000000 text on a #9C779E background; contrast on black is 5.55:1.