#9C2279

#9C2279

Color Values

HEX

#9C2279

RGB

156, 34, 121

HSL

317.2, 64.2%, 37.3%

HSV

317.2, 78.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.2%, 22.4%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4816 0.1794 342.4

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: #9C2279;
color: #9C2279;
border-color: #9C2279;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.2:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2279?

RGB(156, 34, 121) · HSL(317.2, 64.2%, 37.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.2%, 22.4%, 38.8%)

Does #9C2279 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2279?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2279 background; contrast on black is 2.92:1.