#9B5C8C

#9B5C8C

Overview

#9B5C8C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 155, 92, 140, in HSL 314.3°, 25.5%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.6%, 9.7%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4008 Signal Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B5C8C

RGB

155, 92, 140

HSL

314.3, 25.5%, 48.4%

HSV

314.3, 40.6%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.6%, 9.7%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5619 0.1042 336.2

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: #9B5C8C;
color: #9B5C8C;
border-color: #9B5C8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.3:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B5C8C?

RGB(155, 92, 140) · HSL(314.3, 25.5%, 48.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.6%, 9.7%, 39.2%)

Does #9B5C8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.88:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B5C8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B5C8C background; contrast on black is 4.3:1.