#896E8D

#896E8D

Overview

#896E8D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 110, 141, in HSL 292.3°, 12.4%, 49.2%, and in CMYK 2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896E8D

RGB

137, 110, 141

HSL

292.3, 12.4%, 49.2%

HSV

292.3, 22.0%, 55.3%

CMYK

2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%

OKLCH

0.5751 0.0565 322.0

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: #896E8D;
color: #896E8D;
border-color: #896E8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 500 #6B7280

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896E8D?

RGB(137, 110, 141) · HSL(292.3, 12.4%, 49.2%) · CMYK(2.8%, 22.0%, 0.0%, 44.7%)

Does #896E8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.49:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896E8D?

Use 000000 text on a #896E8D background; contrast on black is 4.68:1.