#9C12AA

#9C12AA

Overview

#9C12AA is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 18, 170, in HSL 294.5Β°, 80.9%, 36.9%, and in CMYK 8.2%, 89.4%, 0.0%, 33.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C12AA

RGB

156, 18, 170

HSL

294.5, 80.9%, 36.9%

HSV

294.5, 89.4%, 66.7%

CMYK

8.2%, 89.4%, 0.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5008 0.226 323.6

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: #9C12AA;
color: #9C12AA;
border-color: #9C12AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C12AA?

RGB(156, 18, 170) · HSL(294.5, 80.9%, 36.9%) · CMYK(8.2%, 89.4%, 0.0%, 33.3%)

Does #9C12AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C12AA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C12AA background; contrast on black is 3.08:1.