#9C2998

#9C2998

Overview

#9C2998 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 41, 152, in HSL 302.1°, 58.4%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.7%, 2.6%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2998

RGB

156, 41, 152

HSL

302.1, 58.4%, 38.6%

HSV

302.1, 73.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.7%, 2.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5036 0.1939 329.5

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: #9C2998;
color: #9C2998;
border-color: #9C2998;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2998?

RGB(156, 41, 152) · HSL(302.1, 58.4%, 38.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.7%, 2.6%, 38.8%)

Does #9C2998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.6:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2998?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2998 background; contrast on black is 3.18:1.