#9C248C

#9C248C

Color Values

HEX

#9C248C

RGB

156, 36, 140

HSL

308.0, 62.5%, 37.6%

HSV

308.0, 76.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.9%, 10.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4928 0.1902 334.2

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: #9C248C;
color: #9C248C;
border-color: #9C248C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.9:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.04:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C248C?

RGB(156, 36, 140) · HSL(308.0, 62.5%, 37.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.9%, 10.3%, 38.8%)

Does #9C248C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C248C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C248C background; contrast on black is 3.04:1.