#9E259C

#9E259C

Overview

#9E259C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 37, 156, in HSL 301.0°, 62.1%, 38.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.6%, 1.3%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E259C

RGB

158, 37, 156

HSL

301.0, 62.1%, 38.2%

HSV

301.0, 76.6%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.6%, 1.3%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5058 0.2021 328.8

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: #9E259C;
color: #9E259C;
border-color: #9E259C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.57:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E259C?

RGB(158, 37, 156) · HSL(301.0, 62.1%, 38.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.6%, 1.3%, 38.0%)

Does #9E259C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E259C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E259C background; contrast on black is 3.2:1.