Purple

The color #956B9F is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 149, 107, 159 and HSL values of 288°, 21%, 52%.

Color Values for #956B9F

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HEX:
#956B9F
RGB:
rgb(149,107,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(288,21%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 33%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #956B9F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #956B9F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.4%
Green: 42%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #956B9F

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 #956B9F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #956B9F

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

Complementary Colors for #956B9F

The complementary color for #956B9F is #759E6B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #956B9F

The analogous colors for #956B9F are #7A6B9E and #9E6B8F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #956B9F

The triadic colors for #956B9F are #9E946B and #6B9E94. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #956B9F

These are the darker variations of #956B9F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #77567F and #59405F. This progression shows how #956B9F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #956B9F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AA89B2 and #BFA6C5. This progression shows how #956B9F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #956B9F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #956B9F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #956B9F

Companies and brands that incorporate #956B9F in their visual identity.

#956B9F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #956B9F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #956B9F is a purple with RGB values of 149, 107, 159 and HSL values of 288°, 21%, 52%.

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