#9C44AD

#9C44AD

Color Values

HEX

#9C44AD

RGB

156, 68, 173

HSL

290.3, 43.6%, 47.3%

HSV

290.3, 60.7%, 67.8%

CMYK

9.8%, 60.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5441 0.1768 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: #9C44AD;
color: #9C44AD;
border-color: #9C44AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.46:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.84:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C44AD?

RGB(156, 68, 173) · HSL(290.3, 43.6%, 47.3%) · CMYK(9.8%, 60.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9C44AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.46:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C44AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C44AD background; contrast on black is 3.84:1.