#896D8C

#896D8C

Color Values

HEX

#896D8C

RGB

137, 109, 140

HSL

294.2, 12.4%, 48.8%

HSV

294.2, 22.1%, 54.9%

CMYK

2.1%, 22.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%

OKLCH

0.5727 0.0573 323.1

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: #896D8C;
color: #896D8C;
border-color: #896D8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.54:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896D8C?

RGB(137, 109, 140) · HSL(294.2, 12.4%, 48.8%) · CMYK(2.1%, 22.1%, 0.0%, 45.1%)

Does #896D8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #896D8C?

Use 000000 text on a #896D8C background; contrast on black is 4.63:1.