#9D239E

#9D239E

Overview

#9D239E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 35, 158, in HSL 299.5°, 63.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D239E

RGB

157, 35, 158

HSL

299.5, 63.7%, 37.8%

HSV

299.5, 77.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.6%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.504 0.2051 327.7

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: #9D239E;
color: #9D239E;
border-color: #9D239E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D239E?

RGB(157, 35, 158) · HSL(299.5, 63.7%, 37.8%) · CMYK(0.6%, 77.8%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #9D239E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D239E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D239E background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.