#9B3A81 Hex Color
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#9b3a81 is a saturated, medium-dark magenta with rich berry and purple undertones. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, cosmetic packaging, fashion, and nightlife graphics. Use it as a supporting accent rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #9b3a81.
Questions about #9b3a81
What is #9b3a81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b3a81 is rgb(155, 58, 129), in HSL hsl(316, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 17%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b3a81?
Does #9b3a81 look warm or cool?
#9b3a81 usually reads as a cool-leaning magenta because its purple undertones pull it away from red, while its saturated berry character keeps the color lively, expressive, and suitable for bold accent use.
Is #9b3a81 readable on white or black?
#9b3a81 has a 6.33:1 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.