Purple

The color #956496 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 149, 100, 150 and HSL values of 299°, 20%, 49%.

Color Values for #956496

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HEX:
#956496
RGB:
rgb(149,100,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(299,20%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 33%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #956496

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #956496. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.4%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #956496

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #956496

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #956496

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #956496

The complementary color for #956496 is #659664. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #956496

The analogous colors for #956496 are #7C6496 and #96647E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #956496

The triadic colors for #956496 are #969564 and #649695. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #956496

These are the darker variations of #956496. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #775078 and #593C5A. This progression shows how #956496 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #956496

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AA83AB and #BFA2C0. This progression shows how #956496. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #956496

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #956496. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #956496

Companies and brands that incorporate #956496 in their visual identity.

#956496 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #956496. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #956496 is a purple with RGB values of 149, 100, 150 and HSL values of 299°, 20%, 49%.

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