#9C158D

#9C158D

Color Values

HEX

#9C158D

RGB

156, 21, 141

HSL

306.7, 76.3%, 34.7%

HSV

306.7, 86.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 86.5%, 9.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.484 0.2036 333.7

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: #9C158D;
color: #9C158D;
border-color: #9C158D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.23:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C158D?

RGB(156, 21, 141) · HSL(306.7, 76.3%, 34.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 86.5%, 9.6%, 38.8%)

Does #9C158D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.23:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C158D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C158D background; contrast on black is 2.91:1.