#9B11B3

#9B11B3

Overview

#9B11B3 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 17, 179, in HSL 291.1Β°, 82.7%, 38.4%, and in CMYK 13.4%, 90.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%. The nearest named color is darkorchid.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B11B3

RGB

155, 17, 179

HSL

291.1, 82.7%, 38.4%

HSV

291.1, 90.5%, 70.2%

CMYK

13.4%, 90.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%

OKLCH

0.5051 0.2328 320.5

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: #9B11B3;
color: #9B11B3;
border-color: #9B11B3;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B11B3?

RGB(155, 17, 179) · HSL(291.1, 82.7%, 38.4%) · CMYK(13.4%, 90.5%, 0.0%, 29.8%)

Does #9B11B3 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.72:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B11B3?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B11B3 background; contrast on black is 3.12:1.