#9D227C

#9D227C

Color Values

HEX

#9D227C

RGB

157, 34, 124

HSL

316.1, 64.4%, 37.5%

HSV

316.1, 78.3%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.3%, 21.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4847 0.1819 341.4

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: #9D227C;
color: #9D227C;
border-color: #9D227C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.11:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.95:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D227C?

RGB(157, 34, 124) · HSL(316.1, 64.4%, 37.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.3%, 21.0%, 38.4%)

Does #9D227C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D227C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D227C background; contrast on black is 2.95:1.