#9E3C95

#9E3C95

Overview

#9E3C95 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 60, 149, in HSL 305.5°, 45.0%, 42.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.0%, 5.7%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is mediumorchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E3C95

RGB

158, 60, 149

HSL

305.5, 45.0%, 42.7%

HSV

305.5, 62.0%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.0%, 5.7%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5241 0.1682 331.4

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: #9E3C95;
color: #9E3C95;
border-color: #9E3C95;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E3C95?

RGB(158, 60, 149) · HSL(305.5, 45.0%, 42.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.0%, 5.7%, 38.0%)

Does #9E3C95 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E3C95?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E3C95 background; contrast on black is 3.53:1.