#9E497B

#9E497B

Overview

#9E497B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 73, 123, in HSL 324.7°, 36.8%, 45.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 53.8%, 22.2%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E497B

RGB

158, 73, 123

HSL

324.7, 36.8%, 45.3%

HSV

324.7, 53.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 53.8%, 22.2%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5292 0.1278 346.0

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: #9E497B;
color: #9E497B;
border-color: #9E497B;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.69:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E497B?

RGB(158, 73, 123) · HSL(324.7, 36.8%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 53.8%, 22.2%, 38.0%)

Does #9E497B meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.69:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E497B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E497B background; contrast on black is 3.69:1.