#9F6990

#9F6990

Overview

#9F6990 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 159, 105, 144, in HSL 316.7°, 22.0%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 34.0%, 9.4%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F6990

RGB

159, 105, 144

HSL

316.7, 22.0%, 51.8%

HSV

316.7, 34.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 34.0%, 9.4%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5907 0.087 337.4

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: #9F6990;
color: #9F6990;
border-color: #9F6990;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F6990?

RGB(159, 105, 144) · HSL(316.7, 22.0%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 34.0%, 9.4%, 37.6%)

Does #9F6990 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.29:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F6990?

Use 000000 text on a #9F6990 background; contrast on black is 4.9:1.