#896B8C

#896B8C

Overview

#896B8C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 137, 107, 140, in HSL 294.5°, 13.4%, 48.4%, and in CMYK 2.1%, 23.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896B8C

RGB

137, 107, 140

HSL

294.5, 13.4%, 48.4%

HSV

294.5, 23.6%, 54.9%

CMYK

2.1%, 23.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5688 0.0612 323.3

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: #896B8C;
color: #896B8C;
border-color: #896B8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 500 #6B7280

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.55:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896B8C?

RGB(137, 107, 140) · HSL(294.5, 13.4%, 48.4%) · CMYK(2.1%, 23.6%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #896B8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.62:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896B8C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #896B8C background; contrast on black is 4.55:1.