#9E2AB3

#9E2AB3

Overview

#9E2AB3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 42, 179, in HSL 290.8°, 62.0%, 43.3%, and in CMYK 11.7%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2AB3

RGB

158, 42, 179

HSL

290.8, 62.0%, 43.3%

HSV

290.8, 76.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

11.7%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.524 0.2155 320.9

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: #9E2AB3;
color: #9E2AB3;
border-color: #9E2AB3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.11:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2AB3?

RGB(158, 42, 179) · HSL(290.8, 62.0%, 43.3%) · CMYK(11.7%, 76.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #9E2AB3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.11:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2AB3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2AB3 background; contrast on black is 3.44:1.