#9F6DA5

#9F6DA5

Color Values

HEX

#9F6DA5

RGB

159, 109, 165

HSL

293.6, 23.7%, 53.7%

HSV

293.6, 33.9%, 64.7%

CMYK

3.6%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.6064 0.1004 323.0

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: #9F6DA5;
color: #9F6DA5;
border-color: #9F6DA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.2:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F6DA5?

RGB(159, 109, 165) · HSL(293.6, 23.7%, 53.7%) · CMYK(3.6%, 33.9%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #9F6DA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.03:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F6DA5?

Use 000000 text on a #9F6DA5 background; contrast on black is 5.2:1.