#9E6493

#9E6493

Overview

#9E6493 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 100, 147, in HSL 311.4Β°, 23.0%, 50.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.7%, 7.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E6493

RGB

158, 100, 147

HSL

311.4, 23.0%, 50.6%

HSV

311.4, 36.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.7%, 7.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.582 0.0982 333.9

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: #9E6493;
color: #9E6493;
border-color: #9E6493;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E6493?

RGB(158, 100, 147) · HSL(311.4, 23.0%, 50.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.7%, 7.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9E6493 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.47:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E6493?

Use 000000 text on a #9E6493 background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.