#9B3979

#9B3979

Color Values

HEX

#9B3979

RGB

155, 57, 121

HSL

320.8, 46.2%, 41.6%

HSV

320.8, 63.2%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 63.2%, 21.9%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5027 0.1494 343.7

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: #9B3979;
color: #9B3979;
border-color: #9B3979;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.45:1

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 #9B3979?

RGB(155, 57, 121) · HSL(320.8, 46.2%, 41.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 63.2%, 21.9%, 39.2%)

Does #9B3979 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.45:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3979?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3979 background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.