#9B36A0

#9B36A0

Overview

#9B36A0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 54, 160, in HSL 297.2Β°, 49.5%, 42.0%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B36A0

RGB

155, 54, 160

HSL

297.2, 49.5%, 42.0%

HSV

297.2, 66.2%, 62.7%

CMYK

3.1%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5191 0.1842 325.9

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: #9B36A0;
color: #9B36A0;
border-color: #9B36A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.12:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B36A0?

RGB(155, 54, 160) · HSL(297.2, 49.5%, 42.0%) · CMYK(3.1%, 66.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9B36A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.12:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B36A0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B36A0 background; contrast on black is 3.43:1.