#9C257C

#9C257C

Overview

#9C257C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 37, 124, in HSL 316.1°, 61.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.3%, 20.5%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C257C

RGB

156, 37, 124

HSL

316.1, 61.7%, 37.8%

HSV

316.1, 76.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 20.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4854 0.1782 341.2

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: #9C257C;
color: #9C257C;
border-color: #9C257C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.07:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.97:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C257C?

RGB(156, 37, 124) · HSL(316.1, 61.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 20.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C257C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.07:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C257C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C257C background; contrast on black is 2.97:1.