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Deep Magenta

#9F00B8

Deep Magenta is a cool dark color with the hex code #9F00B8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 159, 0, 184 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 100%, 0%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Deep Magenta Color Values

HEX
#9F00B8
RGB
159, 0, 184
HSL
292°, 100%, 36%
CMYK
14, 100, 0, 28

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Deep Magenta sits at 292° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 36% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Deep Magenta work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Deep Magenta in print, the CMYK breakdown of 14%, 100%, 0%, 28% 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: #9F00B8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 159, 0, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#9F00B8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 100%
Y: 0%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(159, 0, 184)
rgba(159, 0, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 292° on the color wheel

Nubank logo
Nubank
Deezer logo
Deezer

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F00B8?
#9F00B8 is Deep Magenta, a cool dark color with RGB values of 159, 0, 184. It has a hue of 292°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #9F00B8?
The RGB color code for #9F00B8 is rgb(159, 0, 184). This means it contains 159 red, 0 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Deep Magenta a warm or cool color?
Deep Magenta (#9F00B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #9F00B8 in CSS?
You can use #9F00B8 in CSS with: background-color: #9F00B8; or color: #9F00B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(159, 0, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 100%, 0%, 28%.

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