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Deep Magenta

#9E08C4

Deep Magenta is a cool medium color with the hex code #9E08C4. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 158, 8, 196 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 96%, 0%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Magenta Color Values

HEX
#9E08C4
RGB
158, 8, 196
HSL
288°, 92%, 40%
CMYK
19, 96, 0, 23

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Magenta sits at 288° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 92% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Deep Magenta work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Deep Magenta in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 96%, 0%, 23% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Deep Magenta

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #9E08C4;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 158, 8, 196;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9E08C4',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 96%
Y: 0%
K: 23%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(158, 8, 196)
rgba(158, 8, 196, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 288° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer
Figma logo
Figma
Twitch logo
Twitch

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E08C4?
#9E08C4 is Deep Magenta, a cool medium color with RGB values of 158, 8, 196. It has a hue of 288°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9E08C4?
The RGB color code for #9E08C4 is rgb(158, 8, 196). This means it contains 158 red, 8 green, and 196 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Magenta a warm or cool color?
Deep Magenta (#9E08C4) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9E08C4 in CSS?
You can use #9E08C4 in CSS with: background-color: #9E08C4; or color: #9E08C4; or as an RGB value: rgb(158, 8, 196). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 96%, 0%, 23%.

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