#9F3979

#9F3979

Color Values

HEX

#9F3979

RGB

159, 57, 121

HSL

322.4, 47.2%, 42.4%

HSV

322.4, 64.2%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 64.2%, 23.9%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5089 0.1527 345.3

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: #9F3979;
color: #9F3979;
border-color: #9F3979;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.3:1

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 #9F3979?

RGB(159, 57, 121) · HSL(322.4, 47.2%, 42.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 64.2%, 23.9%, 37.6%)

Does #9F3979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F3979?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F3979 background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.