#9C3387

#9C3387

Color Values

HEX

#9C3387

RGB

156, 51, 135

HSL

312.0, 50.7%, 40.6%

HSV

312.0, 67.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.3%, 13.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.504 0.1687 336.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9C3387;
color: #9C3387;
border-color: #9C3387;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3387?

RGB(156, 51, 135) · HSL(312.0, 50.7%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.3%, 13.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C3387 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.49:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C3387?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C3387 background; contrast on black is 3.24:1.