#9F72A1

#9F72A1

Color Values

HEX

#9F72A1

RGB

159, 114, 161

HSL

297.4, 20.0%, 53.9%

HSV

297.4, 29.2%, 63.1%

CMYK

1.2%, 29.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%

OKLCH

0.6137 0.0867 325.1

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: #9F72A1;
color: #9F72A1;
border-color: #9F72A1;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.4:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F72A1?

RGB(159, 114, 161) · HSL(297.4, 20.0%, 53.9%) · CMYK(1.2%, 29.2%, 0.0%, 36.9%)

Does #9F72A1 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.89:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F72A1?

Use 000000 text on a #9F72A1 background; contrast on black is 5.4:1.