#9C2CA8

#9C2CA8

Overview

#9C2CA8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 44, 168, in HSL 294.2°, 58.5%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 7.1%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C2CA8

RGB

156, 44, 168

HSL

294.2, 58.5%, 41.6%

HSV

294.2, 73.8%, 65.9%

CMYK

7.1%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5157 0.2035 323.7

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: #9C2CA8;
color: #9C2CA8;
border-color: #9C2CA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.29:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C2CA8?

RGB(156, 44, 168) · HSL(294.2, 58.5%, 41.6%) · CMYK(7.1%, 73.8%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #9C2CA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.29:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C2CA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C2CA8 background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.