#9F3C8E

#9F3C8E

Overview

#9F3C8E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 60, 142, in HSL 310.3°, 45.2%, 42.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 62.3%, 10.7%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F3C8E

RGB

159, 60, 142

HSL

310.3, 45.2%, 42.9%

HSV

310.3, 62.3%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 62.3%, 10.7%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.522 0.1632 335.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9F3C8E;
color: #9F3C8E;
border-color: #9F3C8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.98:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F3C8E?

RGB(159, 60, 142) · HSL(310.3, 45.2%, 42.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 62.3%, 10.7%, 37.6%)

Does #9F3C8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.98:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F3C8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F3C8E background; contrast on black is 3.51:1.