#9B3589

#9B3589

Color Values

HEX

#9B3589

RGB

155, 53, 137

HSL

310.6, 49.0%, 40.8%

HSV

310.6, 65.8%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 65.8%, 11.6%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5056 0.1667 335.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9B3589;
color: #9B3589;
border-color: #9B3589;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.43:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B3589?

RGB(155, 53, 137) · HSL(310.6, 49.0%, 40.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 65.8%, 11.6%, 39.2%)

Does #9B3589 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.43:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3589?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3589 background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.