#9B179D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B179D?

RGB(155, 23, 157), HSL(299.1, 74.4%, 35.3%), CMYK(1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #9B179D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9B179D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 23, 157, in HSL 299.1°, 74.4%, 35.3%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B179D

RGB

155, 23, 157

HSL

299.1, 74.4%, 35.3%

HSV

299.1, 85.4%, 61.6%

CMYK

1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.493 0.2131 327.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.