#9B497D

#9B497D

Color Values

HEX

#9B497D

RGB

155, 73, 125

HSL

322.0, 36.0%, 44.7%

HSV

322.0, 52.9%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.9%, 19.4%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5258 0.1264 343.5

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: #9B497D;
color: #9B497D;
border-color: #9B497D;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.64:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B497D?

RGB(155, 73, 125) · HSL(322.0, 36.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.9%, 19.4%, 39.2%)

Does #9B497D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B497D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B497D background; contrast on black is 3.64:1.