#9C638B

#9C638B

Overview

#9C638B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 156, 99, 139, in HSL 317.9°, 22.4%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.5%, 10.9%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C638B

RGB

156, 99, 139

HSL

317.9, 22.4%, 50.0%

HSV

317.9, 36.5%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.5%, 10.9%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5747 0.0912 338.6

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: #9C638B;
color: #9C638B;
border-color: #9C638B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C638B?

RGB(156, 99, 139) · HSL(317.9, 22.4%, 50.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.5%, 10.9%, 38.8%)

Does #9C638B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C638B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9C638B background; contrast on black is 4.57:1.