#9B3379

#9B3379

Color Values

HEX

#9B3379

RGB

155, 51, 121

HSL

319.6, 50.5%, 40.4%

HSV

319.6, 67.1%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.1%, 21.9%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.4958 0.1581 343.2

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: #9B3379;
color: #9B3379;
border-color: #9B3379;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.14:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B3379?

RGB(155, 51, 121) · HSL(319.6, 50.5%, 40.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.1%, 21.9%, 39.2%)

Does #9B3379 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.68:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3379?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3379 background; contrast on black is 3.14:1.