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#9B2C76 color code is #9B2C76. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9b2c76.

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#9B2C76 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9B2C76 is 0.1008. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.96:1 against white and 3.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9B2C76 on white6.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
#9B2C76 on black3.02:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9B2C766.96:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9B2C763.02:1AA Large

#9B2C76 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9B2C76?+
The hex code for #9B2C76 is #9B2C76. In RGB it's rgb(155, 44, 118), and in HSL it's hsl(320, 56%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #9B2C76?+
#9B2C76 in RGB is (155, 44, 118). Written in CSS: rgb(155, 44, 118).
What is the CMYK value of #9B2C76?+
#9B2C76 converts to CMYK(0%, 72%, 24%, 39%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9B2C76.
Is #9b2c76 a warm or cool color?+
#9B2C76 (#9B2C76) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 320° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9b2c76 belong to?+
#9B2C76 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 320°, 56%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #9b2c76 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9B2C76 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.96:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9b2c76?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9B2C76 (#9B2C76) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9B2C76 in design

Practical guidance for using #9b2c76 (#9B2C76) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #9B2C76 (#9B2C76) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #9b2c76 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9B2C76 (#9B2C76) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink 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

#9B2C76 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

#9B2C76 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.