#9B27B0 Hex Color
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Loud, saturated purple with a cool violet undertone. #9b27b0 holds white text at about 6.3:1 contrast, so it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Best in small doses: buttons, highlights, and calls to action rather than full backgrounds. The hex code is #9b27b0.
Questions about #9b27b0
What is #9b27b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b27b0 is rgb(155, 39, 176), in HSL hsl(291, 64%, 42%) and in CMYK 12%, 78%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b27b0?
Sharp greens flatter it best: a chartreuse or lime accent keeps the purple from feeling heavy, while muted sage softens it for calmer layouts. Warm gold or cream adds a richer, more decorative feel.
Is #9b27b0 readable on white or black?
#9b27b0 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.