#9E55AA

#9E55AA

Color Values

HEX

#9E55AA

RGB

158, 85, 170

HSL

291.5, 33.3%, 50.0%

HSV

291.5, 50.0%, 66.7%

CMYK

7.1%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 33.3%

OKLCH

0.5684 0.1479 321.8

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: #9E55AA;
color: #9E55AA;
border-color: #9E55AA;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E55AA?

RGB(158, 85, 170) · HSL(291.5, 33.3%, 50.0%) · CMYK(7.1%, 50.0%, 0.0%, 33.3%)

Does #9E55AA meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E55AA?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E55AA background; contrast on black is 4.33:1.