#9C179F

#9C179F

Color Values

HEX

#9C179F

RGB

156, 23, 159

HSL

298.7, 74.7%, 35.7%

HSV

298.7, 85.5%, 62.4%

CMYK

1.9%, 85.5%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4958 0.215 327.2

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: #9C179F;
color: #9C179F;
border-color: #9C179F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.92:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C179F?

RGB(156, 23, 159) · HSL(298.7, 74.7%, 35.7%) · CMYK(1.9%, 85.5%, 0.0%, 37.6%)

Does #9C179F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C179F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C179F background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.