#9B169D

#9B169D

Color Values

HEX

#9B169D

RGB

155, 22, 157

HSL

299.1, 75.4%, 35.1%

HSV

299.1, 86.0%, 61.6%

CMYK

1.3%, 86.0%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.4925 0.2138 327.5

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: #9B169D;
color: #9B169D;
border-color: #9B169D;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

7.01:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

3.0:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B169D?

RGB(155, 22, 157) · HSL(299.1, 75.4%, 35.1%) · CMYK(1.3%, 86.0%, 0.0%, 38.4%)

Does #9B169D meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.01:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B169D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B169D background; contrast on black is 3.0:1.