#9B5BA5

#9B5BA5

Color Values

HEX

#9B5BA5

RGB

155, 91, 165

HSL

291.9, 29.1%, 50.2%

HSV

291.9, 44.8%, 64.7%

CMYK

6.1%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5715 0.1306 322.0

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: #9B5BA5;
color: #9B5BA5;
border-color: #9B5BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.43:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B5BA5?

RGB(155, 91, 165) · HSL(291.9, 29.1%, 50.2%) · CMYK(6.1%, 44.8%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #9B5BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.74:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B5BA5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B5BA5 background; contrast on black is 4.43:1.