#9F27AB

#9F27AB

Color Values

HEX

#9F27AB

RGB

159, 39, 171

HSL

294.5, 62.9%, 41.2%

HSV

294.5, 77.2%, 67.1%

CMYK

7.0%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.518 0.2123 323.9

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: #9F27AB;
color: #9F27AB;
border-color: #9F27AB;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.26:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F27AB?

RGB(159, 39, 171) · HSL(294.5, 62.9%, 41.2%) · CMYK(7.0%, 77.2%, 0.0%, 32.9%)

Does #9F27AB meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.26:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F27AB?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F27AB background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.