#9B1B9C

#9B1B9C

Overview

#9B1B9C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 27, 156, in HSL 299.5°, 70.5%, 35.9%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 82.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B1B9C

RGB

155, 27, 156

HSL

299.5, 70.5%, 35.9%

HSV

299.5, 82.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 82.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.4945 0.2095 327.8

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: #9B1B9C;
color: #9B1B9C;
border-color: #9B1B9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.93:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.03:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B1B9C?

RGB(155, 27, 156) · HSL(299.5, 70.5%, 35.9%) · CMYK(0.6%, 82.7%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9B1B9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.93:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B1B9C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B1B9C background; contrast on black is 3.03:1.