#9C2579

#9C2579

Color Values

HEX

#9C2579

RGB

156, 37, 121

HSL

317.6, 61.7%, 37.8%

HSV

317.6, 76.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 22.4%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.484 0.1763 342.6

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: #9C2579;
color: #9C2579;
border-color: #9C2579;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.11:1

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 #9C2579?

RGB(156, 37, 121) · HSL(317.6, 61.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 22.4%, 38.8%)

Does #9C2579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2579?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2579 background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.