#9C31AD

#9C31AD

Color Values

HEX

#9C31AD

RGB

156, 49, 173

HSL

291.8, 55.9%, 43.5%

HSV

291.8, 71.7%, 67.8%

CMYK

9.8%, 71.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5233 0.202 321.8

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: #9C31AD;
color: #9C31AD;
border-color: #9C31AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.08:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C31AD?

RGB(156, 49, 173) · HSL(291.8, 55.9%, 43.5%) · CMYK(9.8%, 71.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9C31AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.08:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C31AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C31AD background; contrast on black is 3.46:1.