#9B48A9

#9B48A9

Overview

#9B48A9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 72, 169, in HSL 291.3Β°, 40.2%, 47.3%, and in CMYK 8.3%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B48A9

RGB

155, 72, 169

HSL

291.3, 40.2%, 47.3%

HSV

291.3, 57.4%, 66.3%

CMYK

8.3%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5457 0.1664 321.7

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: #9B48A9;
color: #9B48A9;
border-color: #9B48A9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.89:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B48A9?

RGB(155, 72, 169) · HSL(291.3, 40.2%, 47.3%) · CMYK(8.3%, 57.4%, 0.0%, 33.7%)

Does #9B48A9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B48A9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B48A9 background; contrast on black is 3.89:1.