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#9D3989 color code is #9D3989. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #9d3989.

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#9D3989 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #9D3989 is 0.1190. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.21:1 against white and 3.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#9D3989 on white6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
#9D3989 on black3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9D39896.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9D39893.38:1AA Large

#9D3989 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #9D3989?+
The hex code for #9D3989 is #9D3989. In RGB it's rgb(157, 57, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(312, 47%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #9D3989?+
#9D3989 in RGB is (157, 57, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(157, 57, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #9D3989?+
#9D3989 converts to CMYK(0%, 64%, 13%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #9D3989.
Is #9d3989 a warm or cool color?+
#9D3989 (#9D3989) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 312° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #9d3989 belong to?+
#9D3989 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 312°, 47%, 42% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #9d3989 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#9D3989 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.21:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #9d3989?+
The nearest Pantone match for #9D3989 (#9D3989) is 4215 C Alexandrite, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #9D3989 in design

Practical guidance for using #9d3989 (#9D3989) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #9D3989 (#9D3989) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #9d3989 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #9D3989 (#9D3989) 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

#9D3989 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

#9D3989 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.