#9B6D8B

#9B6D8B

Overview

#9B6D8B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 109, 139, in HSL 320.9°, 18.7%, 51.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 29.7%, 10.3%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B6D8B

RGB

155, 109, 139

HSL

320.9, 18.7%, 51.8%

HSV

320.9, 29.7%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 29.7%, 10.3%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.5916 0.0715 340.2

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: #9B6D8B;
color: #9B6D8B;
border-color: #9B6D8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.24:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B6D8B?

RGB(155, 109, 139) · HSL(320.9, 18.7%, 51.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 29.7%, 10.3%, 39.2%)

Does #9B6D8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.24:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B6D8B?

Use 000000 text on a #9B6D8B background; contrast on black is 4.95:1.