#9C497B

#9C497B

Overview

#9C497B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 73, 123, in HSL 323.9°, 36.2%, 44.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.2%, 21.2%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C497B

RGB

156, 73, 123

HSL

323.9, 36.2%, 44.9%

HSV

323.9, 53.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.2%, 21.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5264 0.1259 345.2

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: #9C497B;
color: #9C497B;
border-color: #9C497B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C497B?

RGB(156, 73, 123) · HSL(323.9, 36.2%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.2%, 21.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C497B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.75:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C497B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C497B background; contrast on black is 3.65:1.