#9B498C

#9B498C

Color Values

HEX

#9B498C

RGB

155, 73, 140

HSL

311.0, 36.0%, 44.7%

HSV

311.0, 52.9%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.9%, 9.7%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5323 0.1381 334.8

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: Plum

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: #9B498C;
color: #9B498C;
border-color: #9B498C;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.64:1

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 #9B498C?

RGB(155, 73, 140) · HSL(311.0, 36.0%, 44.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.9%, 9.7%, 39.2%)

Does #9B498C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.64:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B498C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B498C background; contrast on black is 3.73:1.