#9C3496

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3496?

RGB(156, 52, 150), HSL(303.5, 50.0%, 40.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 66.7%, 3.8%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C3496 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C3496 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 52, 150, in HSL 303.5°, 50.0%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.7%, 3.8%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C3496

RGB

156, 52, 150

HSL

303.5, 50.0%, 40.8%

HSV

303.5, 66.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.7%, 3.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5128 0.179 330.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: NCS S 2050-R50B Purple

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.