#9F7996

#9F7996

Color Values

HEX

#9F7996

RGB

159, 121, 150

HSL

314.2, 16.5%, 54.9%

HSV

314.2, 23.9%, 62.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.9%, 5.7%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6226 0.0622 334.9

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: #9F7996;
color: #9F7996;
border-color: #9F7996;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.72:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F7996?

RGB(159, 121, 150) · HSL(314.2, 16.5%, 54.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.9%, 5.7%, 37.6%)

Does #9F7996 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F7996?

Use 000000 text on a #9F7996 background; contrast on black is 5.65:1.