#9B738B

#9B738B

Overview

#9B738B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 115, 139, in HSL 324.0°, 16.7%, 52.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 25.8%, 10.3%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B738B

RGB

155, 115, 139

HSL

324.0, 16.7%, 52.9%

HSV

324.0, 25.8%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.8%, 10.3%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.6029 0.0602 342.4

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: #9B738B;
color: #9B738B;
border-color: #9B738B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.22:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B738B?

RGB(155, 115, 139) · HSL(324.0, 16.7%, 52.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 25.8%, 10.3%, 39.2%)

Does #9B738B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B738B?

Use 000000 text on a #9B738B background; contrast on black is 5.22:1.