#9C388B

#9C388B

Color Values

HEX

#9C388B

RGB

156, 56, 139

HSL

310.2, 47.2%, 41.6%

HSV

310.2, 64.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.1%, 10.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5114 0.1647 335.0

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: #9C388B;
color: #9C388B;
border-color: #9C388B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C388B?

RGB(156, 56, 139) · HSL(310.2, 47.2%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.1%, 10.9%, 38.8%)

Does #9C388B meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C388B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C388B background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.