#9C517A

#9C517A

Color Values

HEX

#9C517A

RGB

156, 81, 122

HSL

327.2, 31.6%, 46.5%

HSV

327.2, 48.1%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 48.1%, 21.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5381 0.1115 347.5

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: #9C517A;
color: #9C517A;
border-color: #9C517A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C517A?

RGB(156, 81, 122) · HSL(327.2, 31.6%, 46.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 48.1%, 21.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C517A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.42:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C517A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C517A background; contrast on black is 3.87:1.