#9F16A0

#9F16A0

Overview

#9F16A0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 22, 160, in HSL 299.6Β°, 75.8%, 35.7%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 86.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F16A0

RGB

159, 22, 160

HSL

299.6, 75.8%, 35.7%

HSV

299.6, 86.2%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.6%, 86.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5007 0.2176 327.9

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: #9F16A0;
color: #9F16A0;
border-color: #9F16A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.1:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F16A0?

RGB(159, 22, 160) · HSL(299.6, 75.8%, 35.7%) · CMYK(0.6%, 86.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9F16A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F16A0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F16A0 background; contrast on black is 3.1:1.