#9942A0
A medium, moderate magenta closely aligning with Purple.
About #9942A0
The hex code #9942A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. Designers often compare it to the standard color Purple. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 153, 66, and 160.
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. The color uses 4% Cyan, 59% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 37% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#9942A0
RGB153, 66, 160
HSL295.5°, 41.6%, 44.3%
CMYK4%, 59%, 0%, 37%
HSV295.5°, 58.7%, 62.7%
LAB43.1, 49.7, -34.7
XYZ21.4, 13.2, 34.7
Decimal10044064
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.77:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.64:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.51:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #9942A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #9942A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #9942A0;
}