#9C5495

#9C5495

Color Values

HEX

#9C5495

RGB

156, 84, 149

HSL

305.8, 30.0%, 47.1%

HSV

305.8, 46.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.2%, 4.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5541 0.1277 330.8

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: #9C5495;
color: #9C5495;
border-color: #9C5495;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.1:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C5495?

RGB(156, 84, 149) · HSL(305.8, 30.0%, 47.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.2%, 4.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C5495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.1:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C5495?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C5495 background; contrast on black is 4.12:1.