#9C55AA

#9C55AA

Color Values

HEX

#9C55AA

RGB

156, 85, 170

HSL

290.1, 33.3%, 50.0%

HSV

290.1, 50.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

8.2%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5659 0.1468 320.8

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: #9C55AA;
color: #9C55AA;
border-color: #9C55AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.89:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C55AA?

RGB(156, 85, 170) · HSL(290.1, 33.3%, 50.0%) · CMYK(8.2%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 33.3%)

Does #9C55AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C55AA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C55AA background; contrast on black is 4.29:1.