#9B5580 Hex Color
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The hex color #9b5580 is a muted magenta with dusty purple undertones and a matte, medium-dark appearance. Its low saturation creates a restrained, tender mood, making it useful for supporting backgrounds, cosmetics, fashion, intimate products, and romantic packaging. Use it beside cream or charcoal as a secondary tone; white text has about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #9b5580.
Questions about #9b5580
What is #9b5580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5580 is rgb(155, 85, 128), in HSL hsl(323, 29%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 17%, 39%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b5580?
#9b5580 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted olive because its dusty magenta body gains structure from warm light neutrals, dark anchors, and restrained green contrast without making the palette feel loud. Use it as the supporting 30 percent tone beside a lighter base.
Where does #9b5580 work best in a design?
#9b5580 works best as a supporting tone in cosmetics, fashion, romantic packaging, and intimate-product branding, where its low saturation adds softness without the intensity associated with brighter magenta or hot pink. Use it for panels, labels, and secondary graphics rather than fine, low-contrast text.
Is #9b5580 readable on white or black?
#9b5580 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.