#993B8A

#993B8A

Overview

#993B8A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 153, 59, 138, in HSL 309.6°, 44.3%, 41.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.4%, 9.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is Plum.

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Color Values

HEX

#993B8A

RGB

153, 59, 138

HSL

309.6, 44.3%, 41.6%

HSV

309.6, 61.4%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.4%, 9.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5101 0.1575 334.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #993B8A;
color: #993B8A;
border-color: #993B8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.27:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.35:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #993B8A?

RGB(153, 59, 138) · HSL(309.6, 44.3%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.4%, 9.8%, 40.0%)

Does #993B8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #993B8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #993B8A background; contrast on black is 3.35:1.