#896B8B

#896B8B

Overview

#896B8B is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 137, 107, 139, in HSL 296.2°, 13.0%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 23.0%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896B8B

RGB

137, 107, 139

HSL

296.2, 13.0%, 48.2%

HSV

296.2, 23.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 23.0%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5684 0.06 324.3

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #896B8B;
color: #896B8B;
border-color: #896B8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896B8B?

RGB(137, 107, 139) · HSL(296.2, 13.0%, 48.2%) · CMYK(1.4%, 23.0%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #896B8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.63:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896B8B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #896B8B background; contrast on black is 4.54:1.