#9D3BA5

#9D3BA5

Overview

#9D3BA5 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 157, 59, 165, in HSL 295.5°, 47.3%, 43.9%, and in CMYK 4.8%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 2050-R50B Purple.

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Color Values

HEX

#9D3BA5

RGB

157, 59, 165

HSL

295.5, 47.3%, 43.9%

HSV

295.5, 64.2%, 64.7%

CMYK

4.8%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%

OKLCH

0.5302 0.1828 324.6

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: #9D3BA5;
color: #9D3BA5;
border-color: #9D3BA5;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 800 #86198F

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.83:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.6:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9D3BA5?

RGB(157, 59, 165) · HSL(295.5, 47.3%, 43.9%) · CMYK(4.8%, 64.2%, 0.0%, 35.3%)

Does #9D3BA5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.83:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9D3BA5?

Use FFFFFF text on a #9D3BA5 background; contrast on black is 3.6:1.