#D956D6

#D956D6

Overview

#D956D6 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 217, 86, 214, in HSL 301.4°, 63.3%, 59.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 60.4%, 1.4%, 14.9%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#D956D6

RGB

217, 86, 214

HSL

301.4, 63.3%, 59.4%

HSV

301.4, 60.4%, 85.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 60.4%, 1.4%, 14.9%

OKLCH

0.6687 0.2194 328.6

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: #D956D6;
color: #D956D6;
border-color: #D956D6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 400 #E879F9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #D956D6?

RGB(217, 86, 214) · HSL(301.4, 63.3%, 59.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 60.4%, 1.4%, 14.9%)

Does #D956D6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #D956D6?

Use 000000 text on a #D956D6 background; contrast on black is 6.25:1.