#9C2C72

#9C2C72

Color Values

HEX

#9C2C72

RGB

156, 44, 114

HSL

322.5, 56.0%, 39.2%

HSV

322.5, 71.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.8%, 26.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4871 0.1638 346.5

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: #9C2C72;
color: #9C2C72;
border-color: #9C2C72;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.96:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2C72?

RGB(156, 44, 114) · HSL(322.5, 56.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.8%, 26.9%, 38.8%)

Does #9C2C72 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.96:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2C72?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2C72 background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.