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#96249E color code is #96249E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #96249e.

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#96249E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #96249E is 0.1021. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.90:1 against white and 3.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#96249E on white6.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
#96249E on black3.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #96249E6.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #96249E3.04:1AA Large

#96249E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #96249E?+
The hex code for #96249E is #96249E. In RGB it's rgb(150, 36, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(296, 63%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #96249E?+
#96249E in RGB is (150, 36, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(150, 36, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #96249E?+
#96249E converts to CMYK(5%, 77%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #96249E.
Is #96249e a warm or cool color?+
#96249E (#96249E) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 296° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #96249e belong to?+
#96249E belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 296°, 63%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #96249e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#96249E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.9:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #96249e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #96249E (#96249E) is 511 C Pantone 511 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #96249E in design

Practical guidance for using #96249e (#96249E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #96249E (#96249E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #96249e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #96249E (#96249E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#96249E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#96249E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.