#9F05BA Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #9f05ba is a cool purplish violet with a dark, electric finish. Its intense chroma brings energy and mystery to branding, gaming interfaces, confectionery, and spiritual design. Use this hex code as a small accent or call-to-action color against charcoal or deep navy. White text reaches roughly 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9f05ba
What is #9f05ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f05ba is rgb(159, 5, 186), in HSL hsl(291, 95%, 37%) and in CMYK 15%, 97%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #9f05ba?
Is #9f05ba a warm or cool color?
#9f05ba reads as a cool color because its violet hue leans toward blue rather than red, while its high saturation and dark value give it an intense, electric character that can feel both energetic and mysterious.
Is #9f05ba readable on white or black?
#9f05ba has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.