#9B2A99

#9B2A99

Overview

#9B2A99 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 42, 153, in HSL 301.1°, 57.4%, 38.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 72.9%, 1.3%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B2A99

RGB

155, 42, 153

HSL

301.1, 57.4%, 38.6%

HSV

301.1, 72.9%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 72.9%, 1.3%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5035 0.1931 328.7

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: #9B2A99;
color: #9B2A99;
border-color: #9B2A99;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B2A99?

RGB(155, 42, 153) · HSL(301.1, 57.4%, 38.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 72.9%, 1.3%, 39.2%)

Does #9B2A99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B2A99?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B2A99 background; contrast on black is 3.18:1.