#9E6BA1

#9E6BA1

Overview

#9E6BA1 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 158, 107, 161, in HSL 296.7°, 22.3%, 52.5%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#9E6BA1

RGB

158, 107, 161

HSL

296.7, 22.3%, 52.5%

HSV

296.7, 33.5%, 63.1%

CMYK

1.9%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6001 0.0991 324.8

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: #9E6BA1;
color: #9E6BA1;
border-color: #9E6BA1;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.07:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E6BA1?

RGB(158, 107, 161) · HSL(296.7, 22.3%, 52.5%) · CMYK(1.9%, 33.5%, 0.0%, 36.9%)

Does #9E6BA1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.14:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E6BA1?

Use 000000 text on a #9E6BA1 background; contrast on black is 5.07:1.