#9C3A98

#9C3A98

Overview

#9C3A98 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 58, 152, in HSL 302.4°, 45.8%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.8%, 2.6%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C3A98

RGB

156, 58, 152

HSL

302.4, 45.8%, 42.0%

HSV

302.4, 62.8%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.8%, 2.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5205 0.1724 329.4

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: #9C3A98;
color: #9C3A98;
border-color: #9C3A98;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3A98?

RGB(156, 58, 152) · HSL(302.4, 45.8%, 42.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.8%, 2.6%, 38.8%)

Does #9C3A98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C3A98?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C3A98 background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.