#9B66A0

#9B66A0

Overview

#9B66A0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 102, 160, in HSL 294.8°, 23.4%, 51.4%, and in CMYK 3.1%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is Violet (Purple).

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Color Values

HEX

#9B66A0

RGB

155, 102, 160

HSL

294.8, 23.4%, 51.4%

HSV

294.8, 36.2%, 62.7%

CMYK

3.1%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.5875 0.1053 323.8

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: #9B66A0;
color: #9B66A0;
border-color: #9B66A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Purple 300 #D8B4FE

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.8:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B66A0?

RGB(155, 102, 160) · HSL(294.8, 23.4%, 51.4%) · CMYK(3.1%, 36.2%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9B66A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.37:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B66A0?

Use 000000 text on a #9B66A0 background; contrast on black is 4.8:1.