#9E4BA8

#9E4BA8

Overview

#9E4BA8 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 75, 168, in HSL 293.5°, 38.3%, 47.6%, and in CMYK 6.0%, 55.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E4BA8

RGB

158, 75, 168

HSL

293.5, 38.3%, 47.6%

HSV

293.5, 55.4%, 65.9%

CMYK

6.0%, 55.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5531 0.1623 323.2

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: #9E4BA8;
color: #9E4BA8;
border-color: #9E4BA8;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E4BA8?

RGB(158, 75, 168) · HSL(293.5, 38.3%, 47.6%) · CMYK(6.0%, 55.4%, 0.0%, 34.1%)

Does #9E4BA8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.22:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E4BA8?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E4BA8 background; contrast on black is 4.03:1.