#9C2A79

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2A79?

RGB(156, 42, 121), HSL(318.4, 57.6%, 38.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 73.1%, 22.4%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C2A79 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.95:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C2A79 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 42, 121, in HSL 318.4°, 57.6%, 38.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 73.1%, 22.4%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4006 Traffic Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2A79

RGB

156, 42, 121

HSL

318.4, 57.6%, 38.8%

HSV

318.4, 73.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.1%, 22.4%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4884 0.1705 342.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 4006 Traffic 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.