#9F3172

#9F3172

Color Values

HEX

#9F3172

RGB

159, 49, 114

HSL

324.5, 52.9%, 40.8%

HSV

324.5, 69.2%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 28.3%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.497 0.1597 348.1

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: #9F3172;
color: #9F3172;
border-color: #9F3172;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F3172?

RGB(159, 49, 114) · HSL(324.5, 52.9%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 28.3%, 37.6%)

Does #9F3172 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F3172?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F3172 background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.