#9C249D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C249D?

RGB(156, 36, 157), HSL(299.5, 62.7%, 37.8%), CMYK(0.6%, 77.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #9C249D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C249D is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 36, 157, in HSL 299.5°, 62.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 77.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C249D

RGB

156, 36, 157

HSL

299.5, 62.7%, 37.8%

HSV

299.5, 77.1%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.6%, 77.1%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5026 0.2029 327.7

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: darkmagenta

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.