#9F2D9E

#9F2D9E

Color Values

HEX

#9F2D9E

RGB

159, 45, 158

HSL

300.5, 55.9%, 40.0%

HSV

300.5, 71.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 71.7%, 0.6%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5151 0.1957 328.3

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: #9F2D9E;
color: #9F2D9E;
border-color: #9F2D9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F2D9E?

RGB(159, 45, 158) · HSL(300.5, 55.9%, 40.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 71.7%, 0.6%, 37.6%)

Does #9F2D9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F2D9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F2D9E background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.