#9F3398

#9F3398

Overview

#9F3398 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 51, 152, in HSL 303.9°, 51.4%, 41.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.9%, 4.4%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F3398

RGB

159, 51, 152

HSL

303.9, 51.4%, 41.2%

HSV

303.9, 67.9%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.9%, 4.4%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5173 0.1836 330.6

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: #9F3398;
color: #9F3398;
border-color: #9F3398;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.17:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.4:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F3398?

RGB(159, 51, 152) · HSL(303.9, 51.4%, 41.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.9%, 4.4%, 37.6%)

Does #9F3398 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F3398?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F3398 background; contrast on black is 3.4:1.