#897E8B

#897E8B

Color Values

HEX

#897E8B

RGB

137, 126, 139

HSL

290.8, 5.3%, 52.0%

HSV

290.8, 9.4%, 54.5%

CMYK

1.4%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.6072 0.0233 321.0

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: #897E8B;
color: #897E8B;
border-color: #897E8B;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #897E8B?

RGB(137, 126, 139) · HSL(290.8, 5.3%, 52.0%) · CMYK(1.4%, 9.4%, 0.0%, 45.5%)

Does #897E8B meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #897E8B?

Use 000000 text on a #897E8B background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.