#9A38AD

#9A38AD

Overview

#9A38AD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 154, 56, 173, in HSL 290.3°, 51.1%, 44.9%, and in CMYK 11.0%, 67.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9A38AD

RGB

154, 56, 173

HSL

290.3, 51.1%, 44.9%

HSV

290.3, 67.6%, 67.8%

CMYK

11.0%, 67.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5275 0.1925 320.7

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: #9A38AD;
color: #9A38AD;
border-color: #9A38AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.54:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9A38AD?

RGB(154, 56, 173) · HSL(290.3, 51.1%, 44.9%) · CMYK(11.0%, 67.6%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9A38AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9A38AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9A38AD background; contrast on black is 3.54:1.