#9C358C

#9C358C

Color Values

HEX

#9C358C

RGB

156, 53, 140

HSL

309.3, 49.3%, 41.0%

HSV

309.3, 66.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.0%, 10.3%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5086 0.1697 334.5

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: #9C358C;
color: #9C358C;
border-color: #9C358C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.36:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C358C?

RGB(156, 53, 140) · HSL(309.3, 49.3%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.0%, 10.3%, 38.8%)

Does #9C358C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.36:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C358C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C358C background; contrast on black is 3.3:1.