#9F738C

#9F738C

Overview

#9F738C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 159, 115, 140, in HSL 325.9°, 18.6%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 27.7%, 11.9%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F738C

RGB

159, 115, 140

HSL

325.9, 18.6%, 53.7%

HSV

325.9, 27.7%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.7%, 11.9%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6076 0.065 344.1

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: #9F738C;
color: #9F738C;
border-color: #9F738C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F738C?

RGB(159, 115, 140) · HSL(325.9, 18.6%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 27.7%, 11.9%, 37.6%)

Does #9F738C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F738C?

Use 000000 text on a #9F738C background; contrast on black is 5.31:1.