#9C227C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C227C?

RGB(156, 34, 124), HSL(315.7, 64.2%, 37.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 78.2%, 20.5%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C227C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.16:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#9C227C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 34, 124, in HSL 315.7°, 64.2%, 37.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.2%, 20.5%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C227C

RGB

156, 34, 124

HSL

315.7, 64.2%, 37.3%

HSV

315.7, 78.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.2%, 20.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4831 0.1813 341.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 4

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.