#9E2C85

#9E2C85

Overview

#9E2C85 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 44, 133, in HSL 313.2°, 56.4%, 39.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.2%, 15.8%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is Red Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2C85

RGB

158, 44, 133

HSL

313.2, 56.4%, 39.6%

HSV

313.2, 72.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.2%, 15.8%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.4992 0.1775 338.1

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: #9E2C85;
color: #9E2C85;
border-color: #9E2C85;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2C85?

RGB(158, 44, 133) · HSL(313.2, 56.4%, 39.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.2%, 15.8%, 38.0%)

Does #9E2C85 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2C85?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2C85 background; contrast on black is 3.15:1.