#9C3DA5

#9C3DA5

Color Values

HEX

#9C3DA5

RGB

156, 61, 165

HSL

294.8, 46.0%, 44.3%

HSV

294.8, 63.0%, 64.7%

CMYK

5.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5311 0.1795 324.2

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: #9C3DA5;
color: #9C3DA5;
border-color: #9C3DA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.62:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C3DA5?

RGB(156, 61, 165) · HSL(294.8, 46.0%, 44.3%) · CMYK(5.5%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #9C3DA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.79:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C3DA5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C3DA5 background; contrast on black is 3.62:1.