#9C179E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C179E?

RGB(156, 23, 158), HSL(299.1, 74.6%, 35.5%), CMYK(1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #9C179E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C179E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 23, 158, in HSL 299.1°, 74.6%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C179E

RGB

156, 23, 158

HSL

299.1, 74.6%, 35.5%

HSV

299.1, 85.4%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 85.4%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4952 0.2142 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.