#9C5597

#9C5597

Color Values

HEX

#9C5597

RGB

156, 85, 151

HSL

304.2, 29.5%, 47.3%

HSV

304.2, 45.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 45.5%, 3.2%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5566 0.1278 329.7

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: #9C5597;
color: #9C5597;
border-color: #9C5597;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C5597?

RGB(156, 85, 151) · HSL(304.2, 29.5%, 47.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 45.5%, 3.2%, 38.8%)

Does #9C5597 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C5597?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C5597 background; contrast on black is 4.16:1.