#9C258D

#9C258D

Color Values

HEX

#9C258D

RGB

156, 37, 141

HSL

307.6, 61.7%, 37.8%

HSV

307.6, 76.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 9.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4942 0.1899 333.8

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: #9C258D;
color: #9C258D;
border-color: #9C258D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.86:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C258D?

RGB(156, 37, 141) · HSL(307.6, 61.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.3%, 9.6%, 38.8%)

Does #9C258D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.86:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C258D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C258D background; contrast on black is 3.06:1.