#9D36A3

#9D36A3

Overview

#9D36A3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 54, 163, in HSL 296.7°, 50.2%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 3.7%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D36A3

RGB

157, 54, 163

HSL

296.7, 50.2%, 42.5%

HSV

296.7, 66.9%, 63.9%

CMYK

3.7%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.5237 0.1878 325.5

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: #9D36A3;
color: #9D36A3;
border-color: #9D36A3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D36A3?

RGB(157, 54, 163) · HSL(296.7, 50.2%, 42.5%) · CMYK(3.7%, 66.9%, 0.0%, 36.1%)

Does #9D36A3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D36A3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D36A3 background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.