#9C237D

#9C237D

Color Values

HEX

#9C237D

RGB

156, 35, 125

HSL

315.4, 63.4%, 37.5%

HSV

315.4, 77.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 19.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4843 0.1809 340.6

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: #9C237D;
color: #9C237D;
border-color: #9C237D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C237D?

RGB(156, 35, 125) · HSL(315.4, 63.4%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 19.9%, 38.8%)

Does #9C237D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C237D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C237D background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.