#9E238C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E238C?

RGB(158, 35, 140), HSL(308.8, 63.7%, 37.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 77.8%, 11.4%, 38.0%).

Q: Does #9E238C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.83:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9E238C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 35, 140, in HSL 308.8°, 63.7%, 37.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.8%, 11.4%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E238C

RGB

158, 35, 140

HSL

308.8, 63.7%, 37.8%

HSV

308.8, 77.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.8%, 11.4%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4953 0.1923 334.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: purple

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.