#9D498E

#9D498E

Overview

#9D498E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 73, 142, in HSL 310.7°, 36.5%, 45.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.5%, 9.6%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D498E

RGB

157, 73, 142

HSL

310.7, 36.5%, 45.1%

HSV

310.7, 53.5%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.5%, 9.6%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.536 0.1412 334.6

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9D498E;
color: #9D498E;
border-color: #9D498E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D498E?

RGB(157, 73, 142) · HSL(310.7, 36.5%, 45.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.5%, 9.6%, 38.4%)

Does #9D498E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.56:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D498E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D498E background; contrast on black is 3.78:1.