#972FA5

#972FA5

Overview

#972FA5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 151, 47, 165, in HSL 292.9Β°, 55.7%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 8.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#972FA5

RGB

151, 47, 165

HSL

292.9, 55.7%, 41.6%

HSV

292.9, 71.5%, 64.7%

CMYK

8.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5093 0.1953 322.7

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: #972FA5;
color: #972FA5;
border-color: #972FA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.27:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #972FA5?

RGB(151, 47, 165) · HSL(292.9, 55.7%, 41.6%) · CMYK(8.5%, 71.5%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #972FA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #972FA5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #972FA5 background; contrast on black is 3.27:1.