#9B73A0

#9B73A0

Color Values

HEX

#9B73A0

RGB

155, 115, 160

HSL

293.3, 19.1%, 53.9%

HSV

293.3, 28.1%, 62.7%

CMYK

3.1%, 28.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6109 0.081 322.7

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: #9B73A0;
color: #9B73A0;
border-color: #9B73A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.92:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.35:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B73A0?

RGB(155, 115, 160) · HSL(293.3, 19.1%, 53.9%) · CMYK(3.1%, 28.1%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9B73A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.92:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B73A0?

Use 000000 text on a #9B73A0 background; contrast on black is 5.35:1.