#9B42CC

Color Details

HEX
#9B42CC
RGB
rgb(155, 66, 204)
HSL
hsl(279, 58%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(24%, 68%, 0%, 20%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.19:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9b42cc
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail
White on #9b42cc
Contrast 5.19:1 AA
#9b42cc on Black
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail
#9b42cc on White
Contrast 5.19:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#af68d6
#c38ee0
#d7b3eb
#7c35a3
#5d287a
#3e1a52

Complement & Analogous

#72cd42
#cd42b8
#5642cd

Triadic

#cd9c42
#42cd9c

Monochrome

#3e1a52 #5d287a #9b42cc #c38ee0 #d7b3eb #ebd9f5

Analogous

#5642cd #897bdc #9b42cc #d768c6 #cd42b8 #a43593

Complementary Mix

#5d287a #9b42cc #c38ee0 #72cd42 #a3df84 #4a852b

Nearby Colors

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#9b42dc

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About #9B42CC

#9B42CC converts to RGB(155, 66, 204) and HSL(279, 58%, 53%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9B42CC FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9B42CC?
RGB: 155, 66, 204. Copy as CSS: rgb(155, 66, 204)
Is #9B42CC a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9B42CC?
Complement: #72cd42.
Does #9B42CC have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.19:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 4.04:1 (AA (large text)).