#9B0051 Hex Color
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#9b0051 is a dark, saturated pink with a warm magenta undertone. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious, slightly gloomy mood, while its chroma keeps romance and seduction present. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in fashion, cosmetics, intimate products, and moody branding. As a hex code, #9b0051 supports clear white text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #9b0051
What is #9b0051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b0051 is rgb(155, 0, 81), in HSL hsl(329, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 48%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b0051?
#9b0051 pairs well with muted cream, navy, and soft blush, which temper its saturated magenta warmth without erasing its dramatic character. Use cream for a softer editorial feel and navy for a denser fashion or luxury palette.
Is #9b0051 readable on white or black?
#9b0051 has a 8.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.