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#933EB1 color code is #933EB1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #933eb1.

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#933EB1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #933EB1 is 0.1282. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.89:1 against white and 3.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#933EB1 on white5.89:1AA
The quick brown fox
#933EB1 on black3.56:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #933EB15.89:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #933EB13.56:1AA Large

#933EB1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #933EB1?+
The hex code for #933EB1 is #933EB1. In RGB it's rgb(147, 62, 177), and in HSL it's hsl(284, 48%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #933EB1?+
#933EB1 in RGB is (147, 62, 177). Written in CSS: rgb(147, 62, 177).
What is the CMYK value of #933EB1?+
#933EB1 converts to CMYK(17%, 65%, 0%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #933EB1.
Is #933eb1 a warm or cool color?+
#933EB1 (#933EB1) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 284° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #933eb1 belong to?+
#933EB1 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 284°, 48%, 47% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #933eb1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#933EB1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.89:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #933eb1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #933EB1 (#933EB1) is 247 C Pantone 247 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #933EB1 in design

Practical guidance for using #933eb1 (#933EB1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #933EB1 (#933EB1) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #933eb1 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #933EB1 (#933EB1) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#933EB1 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#933EB1 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #933EB1

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #933eb1 (#933EB1). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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