#9F27B2

#9F27B2

Color Values

HEX

#9F27B2

RGB

159, 39, 178

HSL

291.8, 64.1%, 42.5%

HSV

291.8, 78.1%, 69.8%

CMYK

10.7%, 78.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%

OKLCH

0.5225 0.2179 321.7

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: #9F27B2;
color: #9F27B2;
border-color: #9F27B2;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.16:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F27B2?

RGB(159, 39, 178) · HSL(291.8, 64.1%, 42.5%) · CMYK(10.7%, 78.1%, 0.0%, 30.2%)

Does #9F27B2 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.16:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F27B2?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F27B2 background; contrast on black is 3.41:1.