#9C196C

#9C196C

Color Values

HEX

#9C196C

RGB

156, 25, 108

HSL

322.0, 72.4%, 35.5%

HSV

322.0, 84.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.0%, 30.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4695 0.1801 348.0

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: #9C196C;
color: #9C196C;
border-color: #9C196C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.58:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C196C?

RGB(156, 25, 108) · HSL(322.0, 72.4%, 35.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.0%, 30.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C196C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.58:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C196C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C196C background; contrast on black is 2.77:1.