#9C278C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C278C?

RGB(156, 39, 140), HSL(308.2, 60.0%, 38.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 75.0%, 10.3%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C278C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.81:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C278C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 39, 140, in HSL 308.2°, 60.0%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 75.0%, 10.3%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C278C

RGB

156, 39, 140

HSL

308.2, 60.0%, 38.2%

HSV

308.2, 75.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 75.0%, 10.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4952 0.1871 334.3

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.