#973C9C

#973C9C

Overview

#973C9C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 151, 60, 156, in HSL 296.9°, 44.4%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#973C9C

RGB

151, 60, 156

HSL

296.9, 44.4%, 42.4%

HSV

296.9, 61.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

3.2%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5179 0.1702 325.6

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: #973C9C;
color: #973C9C;
border-color: #973C9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #973C9C?

RGB(151, 60, 156) · HSL(296.9, 44.4%, 42.4%) · CMYK(3.2%, 61.5%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #973C9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #973C9C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #973C9C background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.