#9D2C9E

#9D2C9E

Overview

#9D2C9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 44, 158, in HSL 299.5°, 56.4%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D2C9E

RGB

157, 44, 158

HSL

299.5, 56.4%, 39.6%

HSV

299.5, 72.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.6%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5112 0.1958 327.6

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: #9D2C9E;
color: #9D2C9E;
border-color: #9D2C9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D2C9E?

RGB(157, 44, 158) · HSL(299.5, 56.4%, 39.6%) · CMYK(0.6%, 72.2%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9D2C9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D2C9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D2C9E background; contrast on black is 3.29:1.