#9E2479

#9E2479

Overview

#9E2479 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 36, 121, in HSL 318.2°, 62.9%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 77.2%, 23.4%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2479

RGB

158, 36, 121

HSL

318.2, 62.9%, 38.0%

HSV

318.2, 77.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 77.2%, 23.4%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4865 0.1786 343.2

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: #9E2479;
color: #9E2479;
border-color: #9E2479;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.04:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.98:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2479?

RGB(158, 36, 121) · HSL(318.2, 62.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 77.2%, 23.4%, 38.0%)

Does #9E2479 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.04:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2479?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2479 background; contrast on black is 2.98:1.