#9C238D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C238D?

RGB(156, 35, 141), HSL(307.4, 63.4%, 37.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.6%, 9.6%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C238D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.91:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C238D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 35, 141, in HSL 307.4°, 63.4%, 37.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.6%, 9.6%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C238D

RGB

156, 35, 141

HSL

307.4, 63.4%, 37.5%

HSV

307.4, 77.6%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.6%, 9.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4926 0.192 333.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.