#9F237C

#9F237C

Overview

#9F237C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 35, 124, in HSL 316.9°, 63.9%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.0%, 22.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F237C

RGB

159, 35, 124

HSL

316.9, 63.9%, 38.0%

HSV

316.9, 78.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 22.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4888 0.1822 342.1

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: #9F237C;
color: #9F237C;
border-color: #9F237C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.01:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F237C?

RGB(159, 35, 124) · HSL(316.9, 63.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 22.0%, 37.6%)

Does #9F237C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.99:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F237C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F237C background; contrast on black is 3.01:1.