#9F238E

#9F238E

Overview

#9F238E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 35, 142, in HSL 308.2°, 63.9%, 38.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 78.0%, 10.7%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F238E

RGB

159, 35, 142

HSL

308.2, 63.9%, 38.0%

HSV

308.2, 78.0%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 78.0%, 10.7%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.498 0.1943 334.5

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: #9F238E;
color: #9F238E;
border-color: #9F238E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F238E?

RGB(159, 35, 142) · HSL(308.2, 63.9%, 38.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 78.0%, 10.7%, 37.6%)

Does #9F238E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F238E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F238E background; contrast on black is 3.11:1.