#9C3489

#9C3489

Color Values

HEX

#9C3489

RGB

156, 52, 137

HSL

311.0, 50.0%, 40.8%

HSV

311.0, 66.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 12.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.506 0.1688 335.8

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: #9C3489;
color: #9C3489;
border-color: #9C3489;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3489?

RGB(156, 52, 137) · HSL(311.0, 50.0%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 12.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C3489 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C3489?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C3489 background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.