#9B2BAD

#9B2BAD

Overview

#9B2BAD is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 43, 173, in HSL 291.7°, 60.2%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 10.4%, 75.1%, 0.0%, 32.2%. The nearest named color is darkmagenta.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B2BAD

RGB

155, 43, 173

HSL

291.7, 60.2%, 42.4%

HSV

291.7, 75.1%, 67.8%

CMYK

10.4%, 75.1%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5166 0.2082 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: #9B2BAD;
color: #9B2BAD;
border-color: #9B2BAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 700 #A21CAF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.28:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.34:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B2BAD?

RGB(155, 43, 173) · HSL(291.7, 60.2%, 42.4%) · CMYK(10.4%, 75.1%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9B2BAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B2BAD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B2BAD background; contrast on black is 3.34:1.