#9F79A6

#9F79A6

Overview

#9F79A6 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 159, 121, 166, in HSL 290.7°, 20.2%, 56.3%, and in CMYK 4.2%, 27.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 4011 Pearl Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F79A6

RGB

159, 121, 166

HSL

290.7, 20.2%, 56.3%

HSV

290.7, 27.1%, 65.1%

CMYK

4.2%, 27.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.6287 0.0791 321.1

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: #9F79A6;
color: #9F79A6;
border-color: #9F79A6;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F79A6?

RGB(159, 121, 166) · HSL(290.7, 20.2%, 56.3%) · CMYK(4.2%, 27.1%, 0.0%, 34.9%)

Does #9F79A6 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F79A6?

Use 000000 text on a #9F79A6 background; contrast on black is 5.76:1.