#896C8A

#896C8A

Overview

#896C8A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 137, 108, 138, in HSL 298.0°, 12.2%, 48.2%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896C8A

RGB

137, 108, 138

HSL

298.0, 12.2%, 48.2%

HSV

298.0, 21.7%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.57 0.0569 325.2

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: #896C8A;
color: #896C8A;
border-color: #896C8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.59:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.58:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896C8A?

RGB(137, 108, 138) · HSL(298.0, 12.2%, 48.2%) · CMYK(0.7%, 21.7%, 0.0%, 45.9%)

Does #896C8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.59:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896C8A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #896C8A background; contrast on black is 4.58:1.