#9C37AF

#9C37AF

Color Values

HEX

#9C37AF

RGB

156, 55, 175

HSL

290.5, 52.2%, 45.1%

HSV

290.5, 68.6%, 68.6%

CMYK

10.9%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 31.4%

OKLCH

0.5305 0.1965 320.9

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: #9C37AF;
color: #9C37AF;
border-color: #9C37AF;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.87:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.58:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C37AF?

RGB(156, 55, 175) · HSL(290.5, 52.2%, 45.1%) · CMYK(10.9%, 68.6%, 0.0%, 31.4%)

Does #9C37AF meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.87:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C37AF?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C37AF background; contrast on black is 3.58:1.