#9C35A2

#9C35A2

Overview

#9C35A2 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 53, 162, in HSL 296.7°, 50.7%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 3.7%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C35A2

RGB

156, 53, 162

HSL

296.7, 50.7%, 42.2%

HSV

296.7, 67.3%, 63.5%

CMYK

3.7%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%

OKLCH

0.5206 0.1877 325.5

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: #9C35A2;
color: #9C35A2;
border-color: #9C35A2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C35A2?

RGB(156, 53, 162) · HSL(296.7, 50.7%, 42.2%) · CMYK(3.7%, 67.3%, 0.0%, 36.5%)

Does #9C35A2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C35A2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C35A2 background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.