#9C25B0

#9C25B0

Color Values

HEX

#9C25B0

RGB

156, 37, 176

HSL

291.4, 65.3%, 41.8%

HSV

291.4, 79.0%, 69.0%

CMYK

11.4%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 31.0%

OKLCH

0.5154 0.217 321.3

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: #9C25B0;
color: #9C25B0;
border-color: #9C25B0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C25B0?

RGB(156, 37, 176) · HSL(291.4, 65.3%, 41.8%) · CMYK(11.4%, 79.0%, 0.0%, 31.0%)

Does #9C25B0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.35:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C25B0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C25B0 background; contrast on black is 3.31:1.