#9F37A1

#9F37A1

Overview

#9F37A1 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 55, 161, in HSL 298.9Β°, 49.1%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 1.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 36.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F37A1

RGB

159, 55, 161

HSL

298.9, 49.1%, 42.4%

HSV

298.9, 65.8%, 63.1%

CMYK

1.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.5265 0.1858 327.0

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: #9F37A1;
color: #9F37A1;
border-color: #9F37A1;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F37A1?

RGB(159, 55, 161) · HSL(298.9, 49.1%, 42.4%) · CMYK(1.2%, 65.8%, 0.0%, 36.9%)

Does #9F37A1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.94:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F37A1?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F37A1 background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.