#9B38A0

#9B38A0

Overview

#9B38A0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 56, 160, in HSL 297.1°, 48.1%, 42.4%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 65.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B38A0

RGB

155, 56, 160

HSL

297.1, 48.1%, 42.4%

HSV

297.1, 65.0%, 62.7%

CMYK

3.1%, 65.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5212 0.1815 325.8

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: #9B38A0;
color: #9B38A0;
border-color: #9B38A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.06:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B38A0?

RGB(155, 56, 160) · HSL(297.1, 48.1%, 42.4%) · CMYK(3.1%, 65.0%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9B38A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.06:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B38A0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B38A0 background; contrast on black is 3.47:1.