#9C46A3

#9C46A3

Overview

#9C46A3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 70, 163, in HSL 295.5°, 39.9%, 45.7%, and in CMYK 4.3%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C46A3

RGB

156, 70, 163

HSL

295.5, 39.9%, 45.7%

HSV

295.5, 57.1%, 63.9%

CMYK

4.3%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.5411 0.1643 324.6

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: #9C46A3;
color: #9C46A3;
border-color: #9C46A3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.82:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C46A3?

RGB(156, 70, 163) · HSL(295.5, 39.9%, 45.7%) · CMYK(4.3%, 57.1%, 0.0%, 36.1%)

Does #9C46A3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.5:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C46A3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C46A3 background; contrast on black is 3.82:1.