#9C236D

#9C236D

Color Values

HEX

#9C236D

RGB

156, 35, 109

HSL

323.3, 63.4%, 37.5%

HSV

323.3, 77.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 30.1%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.477 0.1713 348.2

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: #9C236D;
color: #9C236D;
border-color: #9C236D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.3:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C236D?

RGB(156, 35, 109) · HSL(323.3, 63.4%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 30.1%, 38.8%)

Does #9C236D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C236D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C236D background; contrast on black is 2.87:1.