#9F2979

#9F2979

Color Values

HEX

#9F2979

RGB

159, 41, 121

HSL

319.3, 59.0%, 39.2%

HSV

319.3, 74.2%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 74.2%, 23.9%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4924 0.1738 343.9

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: #9F2979;
color: #9F2979;
border-color: #9F2979;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F2979?

RGB(159, 41, 121) · HSL(319.3, 59.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 74.2%, 23.9%, 37.6%)

Does #9F2979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F2979?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F2979 background; contrast on black is 3.07:1.