#9C28B3

#9C28B3

Color Values

HEX

#9C28B3

RGB

156, 40, 179

HSL

290.1, 63.5%, 42.9%

HSV

290.1, 77.7%, 70.2%

CMYK

12.8%, 77.7%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5196 0.2166 320.3

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: #9C28B3;
color: #9C28B3;
border-color: #9C28B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.24:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C28B3?

RGB(156, 40, 179) · HSL(290.1, 63.5%, 42.9%) · CMYK(12.8%, 77.7%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #9C28B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.24:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C28B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C28B3 background; contrast on black is 3.37:1.