#9F257D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F257D?

RGB(159, 37, 125), HSL(316.7, 62.2%, 38.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 76.7%, 21.4%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #9F257D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.92:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9F257D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 37, 125, in HSL 316.7°, 62.2%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 76.7%, 21.4%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is maroon 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F257D

RGB

159, 37, 125

HSL

316.7, 62.2%, 38.4%

HSV

316.7, 76.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.7%, 21.4%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4909 0.1807 341.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: maroon 4

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.