#957591 Color Information

Hex color code: #957591

The hex color #957591 is a subtle magenta with RGB values of (149, 117, 145) and HSL of (308°, 13%, 52%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameGray
HEX
#957591
RGB
149, 117, 145
HSL
308°, 13%, 52%
CMYK
0%, 21%, 3%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #957591;
background-color: #957591;
border-color: #957591;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #957591;
border: 2px solid #957591;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#957591]
text-[#957591]
border-[#957591]
shadow-[0_0_10px_957591]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #957591, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #957591; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #957591; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #957591; background-color: #95759115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #95759120; border-left: 4px solid #957591; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #957591; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #957591 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 117, 145

Red: 149 / Green: 117 / Blue: 145

HSL

308°, 13%, 52%

Hue: 308° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

0%, 21%, 3%, 42%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 3% / Key: 42%

What color is #957591?

#957591 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #957591 to RGB:

rgb(149, 117, 145)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #957591 to HSL:

hsl(308, 13%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #957591 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 21%, 3%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#957591 is a neutral magenta color with RGB values of 149, 117, 145 and HSL of 308°, 13%, 52%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #957591 is #759579, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #897595.

Use #957591 in CSS: color: #957591 or background-color: #957591. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #957591

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.23:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #957591?

#957591 is a neutral magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #957591?

#957591 in RGB is (149, 117, 145) - 149 red, 117 green, and 145 blue.

How to use #957591 in CSS?

Use #957591 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #957591?

#759579 (complementary), #897595 (analogous), and #6B5267 (lighter shade) work well with #957591.