#9B3C71 Hex Color
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Not bubblegum and not quite plum, #9b3c71 is a muted pink with warm red undertones. The low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits cosmetics, fashion, and romance branding more than loud promos. It works best as a dominant base at 60 percent of a palette, and white text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.4:1. Pair it with deep teal for a richer, less obvious combination.
Questions about #9b3c71
What is #9b3c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b3c71 is rgb(155, 60, 113), in HSL hsl(327, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 27%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b3c71?
Does #9b3c71 read warm or cool?
It reads warm. The purple lean is offset by red undertones and low saturation, giving it a cozy, mellow character. That warmth fits palettes meant to feel tender or romantic.
Is #9b3c71 readable on white or black?
#9b3c71 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.