#C956DD

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #C956DD?

RGB(201, 86, 221), HSL(291.1, 66.5%, 60.2%), CMYK(9.0%, 61.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%).

Q: Does #C956DD meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.58:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#C956DD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 201, 86, 221, in HSL 291.1°, 66.5%, 60.2%, and in CMYK 9.0%, 61.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#C956DD

RGB

201, 86, 221

HSL

291.1, 66.5%, 60.2%

HSV

291.1, 61.1%, 86.7%

CMYK

9.0%, 61.1%, 0.0%, 13.3%

OKLCH

0.6514 0.2172 321.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumorchid 2

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.