#896F8A

#896F8A

Overview

#896F8A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 137, 111, 138, in HSL 297.8°, 10.8%, 48.8%, and in CMYK 0.7%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#896F8A

RGB

137, 111, 138

HSL

297.8, 10.8%, 48.8%

HSV

297.8, 19.6%, 54.1%

CMYK

0.7%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%

OKLCH

0.5759 0.0511 325.0

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: #896F8A;
color: #896F8A;
border-color: #896F8A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.46:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #896F8A?

RGB(137, 111, 138) · HSL(297.8, 10.8%, 48.8%) · CMYK(0.7%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 45.9%)

Does #896F8A meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.46:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #896F8A?

Use 000000 text on a #896F8A background; contrast on black is 4.7:1.