#9E257F

#9E257F

Overview

#9E257F is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 37, 127, in HSL 315.4°, 62.1%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.6%, 19.6%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E257F

RGB

158, 37, 127

HSL

315.4, 62.1%, 38.2%

HSV

315.4, 76.6%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.6%, 19.6%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4902 0.1814 340.5

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: #9E257F;
color: #9E257F;
border-color: #9E257F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E257F?

RGB(158, 37, 127) · HSL(315.4, 62.1%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.6%, 19.6%, 38.0%)

Does #9E257F meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E257F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E257F background; contrast on black is 3.02:1.