#9F497C

#9F497C

Overview

#9F497C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 159, 73, 124, in HSL 324.4°, 37.1%, 45.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 54.1%, 22.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F497C

RGB

159, 73, 124

HSL

324.4, 37.1%, 45.5%

HSV

324.4, 54.1%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 54.1%, 22.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.531 0.1294 345.8

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: #9F497C;
color: #9F497C;
border-color: #9F497C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F497C?

RGB(159, 73, 124) · HSL(324.4, 37.1%, 45.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 54.1%, 22.0%, 37.6%)

Does #9F497C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.65:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F497C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F497C background; contrast on black is 3.72:1.