#9F1258 Hex Color

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#9f1258 is a saturated, intense raspberry pink that demands immediate attention. White text provides excellent contrast against this dark, heavy shade, making it accessible for UI elements. Because of its high chroma, use this color sparingly as a 10 percent accent for buttons or icons rather than a dominant background. The hex code is #9f1258.

Questions about #9f1258

What is #9f1258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f1258 is rgb(159, 18, 88), in HSL hsl(330, 80%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 45%, 38%.
How can #9f1258 be effectively used in interface design?
Because #9f1258 is highly saturated and heavy, use it sparingly as a ten percent accent for calls-to-action or critical icons. It creates strong visual hierarchy when paired against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft white.
Is #9f1258 readable on white or black?
#9f1258 has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.