#9D256C

#9D256C

Color Values

HEX

#9D256C

RGB

157, 37, 108

HSL

324.5, 61.9%, 38.0%

HSV

324.5, 76.4%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.4%, 31.2%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4799 0.1693 349.2

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: #9D256C;
color: #9D256C;
border-color: #9D256C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.2:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.91:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D256C?

RGB(157, 37, 108) · HSL(324.5, 61.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.4%, 31.2%, 38.4%)

Does #9D256C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.2:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D256C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D256C background; contrast on black is 2.91:1.