#9C3579

#9C3579

Color Values

HEX

#9C3579

RGB

156, 53, 121

HSL

320.4, 49.3%, 41.0%

HSV

320.4, 66.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.0%, 22.4%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4996 0.1561 343.7

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: #9C3579;
color: #9C3579;
border-color: #9C3579;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3579?

RGB(156, 53, 121) · HSL(320.4, 49.3%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.0%, 22.4%, 38.8%)

Does #9C3579 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C3579?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C3579 background; contrast on black is 3.2:1.