#9C5BA4

#9C5BA4

Color Values

HEX

#9C5BA4

RGB

156, 91, 164

HSL

293.4, 28.6%, 50.0%

HSV

293.4, 44.5%, 64.3%

CMYK

4.9%, 44.5%, 0.0%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.5722 0.1301 323.0

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: #9C5BA4;
color: #9C5BA4;
border-color: #9C5BA4;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.45:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C5BA4?

RGB(156, 91, 164) · HSL(293.4, 28.6%, 50.0%) · CMYK(4.9%, 44.5%, 0.0%, 35.7%)

Does #9C5BA4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C5BA4?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C5BA4 background; contrast on black is 4.45:1.