#9B3B9C

#9B3B9C

Overview

#9B3B9C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 59, 156, in HSL 299.4°, 45.1%, 42.2%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B3B9C

RGB

155, 59, 156

HSL

299.4, 45.1%, 42.2%

HSV

299.4, 62.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.5224 0.1738 327.3

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: #9B3B9C;
color: #9B3B9C;
border-color: #9B3B9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.0:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B3B9C?

RGB(155, 59, 156) · HSL(299.4, 45.1%, 42.2%) · CMYK(0.6%, 62.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9B3B9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.0:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3B9C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3B9C background; contrast on black is 3.5:1.