#9C738A

#9C738A

Color Values

HEX

#9C738A

RGB

156, 115, 138

HSL

326.3, 17.2%, 53.1%

HSV

326.3, 26.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 26.3%, 11.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6037 0.0605 344.4

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: #9C738A;
color: #9C738A;
border-color: #9C738A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C738A?

RGB(156, 115, 138) · HSL(326.3, 17.2%, 53.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 26.3%, 11.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C738A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.01:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C738A?

Use 000000 text on a #9C738A background; contrast on black is 5.23:1.