#9F3173

#9F3173

Color Values

HEX

#9F3173

RGB

159, 49, 115

HSL

324.0, 52.9%, 40.8%

HSV

324.0, 69.2%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 69.2%, 27.7%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.4975 0.1602 347.5

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: #9F3173;
color: #9F3173;
border-color: #9F3173;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 800 #9D174D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.64:1

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 #9F3173?

RGB(159, 49, 115) · HSL(324.0, 52.9%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 69.2%, 27.7%, 37.6%)

Does #9F3173 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F3173?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F3173 background; contrast on black is 3.16:1.