#9B5E8F

#9B5E8F

Color Values

HEX

#9B5E8F

RGB

155, 94, 143

HSL

311.8, 24.5%, 48.8%

HSV

311.8, 39.4%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 39.4%, 7.7%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5665 0.1032 334.4

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: #9B5E8F;
color: #9B5E8F;
border-color: #9B5E8F;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 900 #701A75

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.78:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.39:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B5E8F?

RGB(155, 94, 143) · HSL(311.8, 24.5%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 39.4%, 7.7%, 39.2%)

Does #9B5E8F meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B5E8F?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B5E8F background; contrast on black is 4.39:1.