#9C0099 Hex Color
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#9c0099 is a saturated, dark magenta with a slight purple cast, giving designs strong energy and visual depth. The hex code #9c0099 works best as a focused accent or call to action. It also makes a dramatic background for fashion, cosmetics, nightlife, and intimate branding. White text reaches about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable small body copy on this shade.
Questions about #9c0099
What is #9c0099 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c0099 is rgb(156, 0, 153), in HSL hsl(301, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 2%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c0099?
#9c0099 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive, which temper its high saturation without flattening its character. Use charcoal for structure, cream for softer contrast, and olive when the palette needs an unexpected, slightly earthy counterpoint.
Is #9c0099 readable on white or black?
#9c0099 has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.