#9B5F8C

#9B5F8C

Color Values

HEX

#9B5F8C

RGB

155, 95, 140

HSL

315.0, 24.0%, 49.0%

HSV

315.0, 38.7%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 38.7%, 9.7%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.567 0.0987 336.6

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: #9B5F8C;
color: #9B5F8C;
border-color: #9B5F8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 900 #831843

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.76:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.41:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B5F8C?

RGB(155, 95, 140) · HSL(315.0, 24.0%, 49.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 38.7%, 9.7%, 39.2%)

Does #9B5F8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.76:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B5F8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9B5F8C background; contrast on black is 4.41:1.