#9B3EA0

#9B3EA0

Overview

#9B3EA0 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 62, 160, in HSL 296.9Β°, 44.1%, 43.5%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B3EA0

RGB

155, 62, 160

HSL

296.9, 44.1%, 43.5%

HSV

296.9, 61.2%, 62.7%

CMYK

3.1%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5281 0.173 325.6

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: #9B3EA0;
color: #9B3EA0;
border-color: #9B3EA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.85:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B3EA0?

RGB(155, 62, 160) · HSL(296.9, 44.1%, 43.5%) · CMYK(3.1%, 61.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9B3EA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.85:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B3EA0?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B3EA0 background; contrast on black is 3.59:1.