#9C2AA4

#9C2AA4

Color Values

HEX

#9C2AA4

RGB

156, 42, 164

HSL

296.1, 59.2%, 40.4%

HSV

296.1, 74.4%, 64.3%

CMYK

4.9%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.5116 0.2023 325.1

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: #9C2AA4;
color: #9C2AA4;
border-color: #9C2AA4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2AA4?

RGB(156, 42, 164) · HSL(296.1, 59.2%, 40.4%) · CMYK(4.9%, 74.4%, 0.0%, 35.7%)

Does #9C2AA4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.4:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2AA4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2AA4 background; contrast on black is 3.28:1.