#9C37AE

#9C37AE

Color Values

HEX

#9C37AE

RGB

156, 55, 174

HSL

290.9, 52.0%, 44.9%

HSV

290.9, 68.4%, 68.2%

CMYK

10.3%, 68.4%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5299 0.1956 321.2

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: #9C37AE;
color: #9C37AE;
border-color: #9C37AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C37AE?

RGB(156, 55, 174) · HSL(290.9, 52.0%, 44.9%) · CMYK(10.3%, 68.4%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #9C37AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C37AE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C37AE background; contrast on black is 3.57:1.