#9B2AAD

#9B2AAD

Color Values

HEX

#9B2AAD

RGB

155, 42, 173

HSL

291.8, 60.9%, 42.2%

HSV

291.8, 75.7%, 67.8%

CMYK

10.4%, 75.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5158 0.2093 321.7

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: #9B2AAD;
color: #9B2AAD;
border-color: #9B2AAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.31:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.33:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B2AAD?

RGB(155, 42, 173) · HSL(291.8, 60.9%, 42.2%) · CMYK(10.4%, 75.7%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9B2AAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.31:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B2AAD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B2AAD background; contrast on black is 3.33:1.