#9E74A4

#9E74A4

Color Values

HEX

#9E74A4

RGB

158, 116, 164

HSL

292.5, 20.9%, 54.9%

HSV

292.5, 29.3%, 64.3%

CMYK

3.7%, 29.3%, 0.0%, 35.7%

OKLCH

0.6176 0.0856 322.2

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: #9E74A4;
color: #9E74A4;
border-color: #9E74A4;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.83:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.49:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E74A4?

RGB(158, 116, 164) · HSL(292.5, 20.9%, 54.9%) · CMYK(3.7%, 29.3%, 0.0%, 35.7%)

Does #9E74A4 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.83:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E74A4?

Use 000000 text on a #9E74A4 background; contrast on black is 5.49:1.