#9C1997

#9C1997

Overview

#9C1997 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 25, 151, in HSL 302.3°, 72.4%, 35.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 84.0%, 3.2%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C1997

RGB

156, 25, 151

HSL

302.3, 72.4%, 35.5%

HSV

302.3, 84.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 84.0%, 3.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4919 0.2078 330.0

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: #9C1997;
color: #9C1997;
border-color: #9C1997;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.0:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C1997?

RGB(156, 25, 151) · HSL(302.3, 72.4%, 35.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 84.0%, 3.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C1997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C1997?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C1997 background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.