#896D8B

#896D8B

Overview

#896D8B is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 109, 139, in HSL 296.0°, 12.1%, 48.6%, and in CMYK 1.4%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896D8B

RGB

137, 109, 139

HSL

296.0, 12.1%, 48.6%

HSV

296.0, 21.6%, 54.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5723 0.0561 324.1

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: #896D8B;
color: #896D8B;
border-color: #896D8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.62:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896D8B?

RGB(137, 109, 139) · HSL(296.0, 12.1%, 48.6%) · CMYK(1.4%, 21.6%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #896D8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896D8B?

Use 000000 text on a #896D8B background; contrast on black is 4.62:1.