#9A3393 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #9a3393 is a vivid magenta with a slightly cool purple undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and attention, making it effective for calls to action, fashion, cosmetics, and playful branding. Use it as a 10% accent against navy or soft cream rather than a full background. White text has about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #9a3393.
Questions about #9a3393
What is #9a3393 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a3393 is rgb(154, 51, 147), in HSL hsl(304, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 5%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a3393?
Does #9a3393 read as a warm or cool color?
#9a3393 reads as a cool magenta because its vivid pink base leans toward purple rather than orange or red, giving it a slightly blue-violet undertone and an energetic, polished feel beside warm cream or earthy neutrals.
Is #9a3393 readable on white or black?
#9a3393 has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.