#896D8E

#896D8E

Overview

#896D8E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 109, 142, in HSL 290.9°, 13.1%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 3.5%, 23.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896D8E

RGB

137, 109, 142

HSL

290.9, 13.1%, 49.2%

HSV

290.9, 23.2%, 55.7%

CMYK

3.5%, 23.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%

OKLCH

0.5735 0.0597 321.2

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: #896D8E;
color: #896D8E;
border-color: #896D8E;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 500 #64748B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.64:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896D8E?

RGB(137, 109, 142) · HSL(290.9, 13.1%, 49.2%) · CMYK(3.5%, 23.2%, 0.0%, 44.3%)

Does #896D8E meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.52:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896D8E?

Use 000000 text on a #896D8E background; contrast on black is 4.64:1.