#9F23AE

#9F23AE

Color Values

HEX

#9F23AE

RGB

159, 35, 174

HSL

293.5, 66.5%, 41.0%

HSV

293.5, 79.9%, 68.2%

CMYK

8.6%, 79.9%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5171 0.2183 323.1

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: #9F23AE;
color: #9F23AE;
border-color: #9F23AE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F23AE?

RGB(159, 35, 174) · HSL(293.5, 66.5%, 41.0%) · CMYK(8.6%, 79.9%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #9F23AE meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F23AE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F23AE background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.