#9D3497

#9D3497

Overview

#9D3497 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 52, 151, in HSL 303.4°, 50.2%, 41.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 66.9%, 3.8%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D3497

RGB

157, 52, 151

HSL

303.4, 50.2%, 41.0%

HSV

303.4, 66.9%, 61.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 66.9%, 3.8%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.5148 0.1804 330.2

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: #9D3497;
color: #9D3497;
border-color: #9D3497;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.23:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.37:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D3497?

RGB(157, 52, 151) · HSL(303.4, 50.2%, 41.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 66.9%, 3.8%, 38.4%)

Does #9D3497 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.23:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D3497?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D3497 background; contrast on black is 3.37:1.