#9F238C

#9F238C

Color Values

HEX

#9F238C

RGB

159, 35, 140

HSL

309.2, 63.9%, 38.0%

HSV

309.2, 78.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 11.9%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4969 0.1929 335.3

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: #9F238C;
color: #9F238C;
border-color: #9F238C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F238C?

RGB(159, 35, 140) · HSL(309.2, 63.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 11.9%, 37.6%)

Does #9F238C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.79:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F238C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F238C background; contrast on black is 3.09:1.