#9F497A

#9F497A

Overview

#9F497A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 73, 122, in HSL 325.8°, 37.1%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.1%, 23.3%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F497A

RGB

159, 73, 122

HSL

325.8, 37.1%, 45.5%

HSV

325.8, 54.1%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 23.3%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.5303 0.1281 347.1

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: #9F497A;
color: #9F497A;
border-color: #9F497A;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.66:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F497A?

RGB(159, 73, 122) · HSL(325.8, 37.1%, 45.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.1%, 23.3%, 37.6%)

Does #9F497A meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.66:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F497A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F497A background; contrast on black is 3.71:1.