#9C2CA3

#9C2CA3

Overview

#9C2CA3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 44, 163, in HSL 296.5°, 57.5%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 4.3%, 73.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2CA3

RGB

156, 44, 163

HSL

296.5, 57.5%, 40.6%

HSV

296.5, 73.0%, 63.9%

CMYK

4.3%, 73.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.5127 0.1994 325.4

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: #9C2CA3;
color: #9C2CA3;
border-color: #9C2CA3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2CA3?

RGB(156, 44, 163) · HSL(296.5, 57.5%, 40.6%) · CMYK(4.3%, 73.0%, 0.0%, 36.1%)

Does #9C2CA3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2CA3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2CA3 background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.