#9E2AA6

#9E2AA6

Overview

#9E2AA6 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 42, 166, in HSL 296.1Β°, 59.6%, 40.8%, and in CMYK 4.8%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2AA6

RGB

158, 42, 166

HSL

296.1, 59.6%, 40.8%

HSV

296.1, 74.7%, 65.1%

CMYK

4.8%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.5158 0.2049 325.2

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: #9E2AA6;
color: #9E2AA6;
border-color: #9E2AA6;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.3:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2AA6?

RGB(158, 42, 166) · HSL(296.1, 59.6%, 40.8%) · CMYK(4.8%, 74.7%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #9E2AA6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2AA6?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2AA6 background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.