#9C165F

#9C165F

Color Values

HEX

#9C165F

RGB

156, 22, 95

HSL

327.3, 75.3%, 34.9%

HSV

327.3, 85.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 85.9%, 39.1%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4625 0.176 354.2

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: #9C165F;
color: #9C165F;
border-color: #9C165F;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.8:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C165F?

RGB(156, 22, 95) · HSL(327.3, 75.3%, 34.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 85.9%, 39.1%, 38.8%)

Does #9C165F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.8:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C165F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C165F background; contrast on black is 2.69:1.