#9B2999

#9B2999

Color Values

HEX

#9B2999

RGB

155, 41, 153

HSL

301.1, 58.2%, 38.4%

HSV

301.1, 73.5%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 73.5%, 1.3%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5026 0.1942 328.8

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: #9B2999;
color: #9B2999;
border-color: #9B2999;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B2999?

RGB(155, 41, 153) · HSL(301.1, 58.2%, 38.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 73.5%, 1.3%, 39.2%)

Does #9B2999 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B2999?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B2999 background; contrast on black is 3.17:1.