#9C159E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C159E?

RGB(156, 21, 158), HSL(299.1, 76.5%, 35.1%), CMYK(1.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #9C159E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.97:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C159E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 21, 158, in HSL 299.1°, 76.5%, 35.1%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C159E

RGB

156, 21, 158

HSL

299.1, 76.5%, 35.1%

HSV

299.1, 86.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 86.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4942 0.2155 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.