#9E2BA3

#9E2BA3

Overview

#9E2BA3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 43, 163, in HSL 297.5°, 58.3%, 40.4%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 73.6%, 0.0%, 36.1%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2BA3

RGB

158, 43, 163

HSL

297.5, 58.3%, 40.4%

HSV

297.5, 73.6%, 63.9%

CMYK

3.1%, 73.6%, 0.0%, 36.1%

OKLCH

0.5148 0.2014 326.2

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: #9E2BA3;
color: #9E2BA3;
border-color: #9E2BA3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2BA3?

RGB(158, 43, 163) · HSL(297.5, 58.3%, 40.4%) · CMYK(3.1%, 73.6%, 0.0%, 36.1%)

Does #9E2BA3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2BA3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2BA3 background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.