#9C359E

#9C359E

Overview

#9C359E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 53, 158, in HSL 298.9°, 49.8%, 41.4%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C359E

RGB

156, 53, 158

HSL

298.9, 49.8%, 41.4%

HSV

298.9, 66.5%, 62.0%

CMYK

1.3%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5183 0.1843 327.0

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: #9C359E;
color: #9C359E;
border-color: #9C359E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.15:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C359E?

RGB(156, 53, 158) · HSL(298.9, 49.8%, 41.4%) · CMYK(1.3%, 66.5%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9C359E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.15:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C359E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C359E background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.