#9C2C87

#9C2C87

Color Values

HEX

#9C2C87

RGB

156, 44, 135

HSL

311.2, 56.0%, 39.2%

HSV

311.2, 71.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.8%, 13.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.497 0.1777 336.5

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: #9C2C87;
color: #9C2C87;
border-color: #9C2C87;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2C87?

RGB(156, 44, 135) · HSL(311.2, 56.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.8%, 13.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C2C87 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2C87?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2C87 background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.