#9F4DAE

#9F4DAE

Color Values

HEX

#9F4DAE

RGB

159, 77, 174

HSL

290.7, 38.6%, 49.2%

HSV

290.7, 55.7%, 68.2%

CMYK

8.6%, 55.7%, 0.0%, 31.8%

OKLCH

0.5604 0.1655 321.2

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: #9F4DAE;
color: #9F4DAE;
border-color: #9F4DAE;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.15:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F4DAE?

RGB(159, 77, 174) · HSL(290.7, 38.6%, 49.2%) · CMYK(8.6%, 55.7%, 0.0%, 31.8%)

Does #9F4DAE meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.06:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F4DAE?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9F4DAE background; contrast on black is 4.15:1.