#9B1A81 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #9b1a81 is a dark magenta with a slightly purple cast. Its strong chroma brings energy and glamour to accents, calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and nightlife branding. Use the hex code #9b1a81 as a small accent against charcoal or warm cream; white text also reads clearly on it in accessible interfaces.
Questions about #9b1a81
What is #9b1a81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1a81 is rgb(155, 26, 129), in HSL hsl(312, 71%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 17%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b1a81?
Does #9b1a81 have warm or cool undertones?
#9b1a81 reads as a cool-leaning dark magenta because its strong red-violet base carries a noticeable purple cast; that balance gives it a polished, dramatic feel rather than the earthy warmth associated with orange- or brown-based reds.
Is #9b1a81 readable on white or black?
#9b1a81 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.