#896B8E

#896B8E

Overview

#896B8E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 137, 107, 142, in HSL 291.4°, 14.1%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 24.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896B8E

RGB

137, 107, 142

HSL

291.4, 14.1%, 48.8%

HSV

291.4, 24.6%, 55.7%

CMYK

3.5%, 24.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5696 0.0635 321.5

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: #896B8E;
color: #896B8E;
border-color: #896B8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.61:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.56:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896B8E?

RGB(137, 107, 142) · HSL(291.4, 14.1%, 48.8%) · CMYK(3.5%, 24.6%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #896B8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.61:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896B8E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #896B8E background; contrast on black is 4.56:1.