#9E2997

#9E2997

Color Values

HEX

#9E2997

RGB

158, 41, 151

HSL

303.6, 58.8%, 39.0%

HSV

303.6, 74.1%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.1%, 4.4%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5061 0.1942 330.6

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: #9E2997;
color: #9E2997;
border-color: #9E2997;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.53:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2997?

RGB(158, 41, 151) · HSL(303.6, 58.8%, 39.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.1%, 4.4%, 38.0%)

Does #9E2997 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.53:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2997?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2997 background; contrast on black is 3.22:1.