#9C27AC

#9C27AC

Color Values

HEX

#9C27AC

RGB

156, 39, 172

HSL

292.8, 63.0%, 41.4%

HSV

292.8, 77.3%, 67.5%

CMYK

9.3%, 77.3%, 0.0%, 32.5%

OKLCH

0.5142 0.2119 322.5

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: #9C27AC;
color: #9C27AC;
border-color: #9C27AC;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C27AC?

RGB(156, 39, 172) · HSL(292.8, 63.0%, 41.4%) · CMYK(9.3%, 77.3%, 0.0%, 32.5%)

Does #9C27AC meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C27AC?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C27AC background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.