#9B3495

#9B3495

Overview

#9B3495 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 52, 149, in HSL 303.5°, 49.8%, 40.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.5%, 3.9%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B3495

RGB

155, 52, 149

HSL

303.5, 49.8%, 40.6%

HSV

303.5, 66.5%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.5%, 3.9%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5108 0.1776 330.2

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: #9B3495;
color: #9B3495;
border-color: #9B3495;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.33:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B3495?

RGB(155, 52, 149) · HSL(303.5, 49.8%, 40.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.5%, 3.9%, 39.2%)

Does #9B3495 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.33:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3495?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3495 background; contrast on black is 3.32:1.