#9C498E

#9C498E

Color Values

HEX

#9C498E

RGB

156, 73, 142

HSL

310.1, 36.2%, 44.9%

HSV

310.1, 53.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.2%, 9.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5346 0.1405 334.2

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9C498E;
color: #9C498E;
border-color: #9C498E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C498E?

RGB(156, 73, 142) · HSL(310.1, 36.2%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.2%, 9.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9C498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C498E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C498E background; contrast on black is 3.76:1.