#9F259D

#9F259D

Color Values

HEX

#9F259D

RGB

159, 37, 157

HSL

301.0, 62.2%, 38.4%

HSV

301.0, 76.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.7%, 1.3%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.508 0.2034 328.8

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: #9F259D;
color: #9F259D;
border-color: #9F259D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.51:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F259D?

RGB(159, 37, 157) · HSL(301.0, 62.2%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 76.7%, 1.3%, 37.6%)

Does #9F259D meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.51:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F259D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F259D background; contrast on black is 3.23:1.