#9E2CAD

#9E2CAD

Overview

#9E2CAD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 44, 173, in HSL 293.0°, 59.4%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 8.7%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E2CAD

RGB

158, 44, 173

HSL

293.0, 59.4%, 42.5%

HSV

293.0, 74.6%, 67.8%

CMYK

8.7%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5218 0.2085 322.8

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: #9E2CAD;
color: #9E2CAD;
border-color: #9E2CAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.14:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.42:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E2CAD?

RGB(158, 44, 173) · HSL(293.0, 59.4%, 42.5%) · CMYK(8.7%, 74.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9E2CAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.14:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E2CAD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E2CAD background; contrast on black is 3.42:1.