#9E559B

#9E559B

Color Values

HEX

#9E559B

RGB

158, 85, 155

HSL

302.5, 30.0%, 47.6%

HSV

302.5, 46.2%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.2%, 1.9%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.561 0.133 328.7

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: #9E559B;
color: #9E559B;
border-color: #9E559B;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.97:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E559B?

RGB(158, 85, 155) · HSL(302.5, 30.0%, 47.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.2%, 1.9%, 38.0%)

Does #9E559B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.97:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E559B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E559B background; contrast on black is 4.23:1.