#9B40AD

#9B40AD

Color Values

HEX

#9B40AD

RGB

155, 64, 173

HSL

290.1, 46.0%, 46.5%

HSV

290.1, 63.0%, 67.8%

CMYK

10.4%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%

OKLCH

0.5379 0.1821 320.7

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: #9B40AD;
color: #9B40AD;
border-color: #9B40AD;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B40AD?

RGB(155, 64, 173) · HSL(290.1, 46.0%, 46.5%) · CMYK(10.4%, 63.0%, 0.0%, 32.2%)

Does #9B40AD meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B40AD?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B40AD background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.