#9E599C

#9E599C

Overview

#9E599C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 158, 89, 156, in HSL 301.7°, 27.9%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 43.7%, 1.3%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is orchid 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E599C

RGB

158, 89, 156

HSL

301.7, 27.9%, 48.4%

HSV

301.7, 43.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.7%, 1.3%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5677 0.1269 328.1

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: #9E599C;
color: #9E599C;
border-color: #9E599C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.81:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E599C?

RGB(158, 89, 156) · HSL(301.7, 27.9%, 48.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 43.7%, 1.3%, 38.0%)

Does #9E599C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.81:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E599C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9E599C background; contrast on black is 4.36:1.