#9C2BA0

#9C2BA0

Overview

#9C2BA0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 43, 160, in HSL 297.9°, 57.6%, 39.8%, and in CMYK 2.5%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2BA0

RGB

156, 43, 160

HSL

297.9, 57.6%, 39.8%

HSV

297.9, 73.1%, 62.7%

CMYK

2.5%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.51 0.198 326.5

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: #9C2BA0;
color: #9C2BA0;
border-color: #9C2BA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2BA0?

RGB(156, 43, 160) · HSL(297.9, 57.6%, 39.8%) · CMYK(2.5%, 73.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9C2BA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2BA0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2BA0 background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.