#993B9E

#993B9E

Overview

#993B9E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 153, 59, 158, in HSL 297.0°, 45.6%, 42.5%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#993B9E

RGB

153, 59, 158

HSL

297.0, 45.6%, 42.5%

HSV

297.0, 62.7%, 62.0%

CMYK

3.2%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.5206 0.1745 325.7

Properties

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: #993B9E;
color: #993B9E;
border-color: #993B9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.05:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #993B9E?

RGB(153, 59, 158) · HSL(297.0, 45.6%, 42.5%) · CMYK(3.2%, 62.7%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #993B9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.05:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #993B9E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #993B9E background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.