Bold Plum Purple
A moderately saturated, cool dark magenta.
#9B238C
rgb(155, 35, 140)
Color formats
HEX
#9B238C
RGB
rgb(155, 35, 140)
HSL
hsl(307.5, 63.2%, 37.3%)
HSV
hsv(307.5, 77.4%, 60.8%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 77.4%, 9.7%, 39.2%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Bold Plum Purple.
Lightest
#EAA1E1
Lighter
#D74DC6
Base
#9B238C
Darker
#481041
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Bold Plum Purple works
Bold Plum Purple (#9B238C) is a moderately saturated, cool dark magenta. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its cool undertone lends a calm, trustworthy feel that suits clean, professional interfaces.
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