#997A8C

#997A8C

Overview

#997A8C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 122, 140, in HSL 325.2°, 13.2%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.3%, 8.5%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997A8C

RGB

153, 122, 140

HSL

325.2, 13.2%, 53.9%

HSV

325.2, 20.3%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.3%, 8.5%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6148 0.046 342.8

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: #997A8C;
color: #997A8C;
border-color: #997A8C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.81:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.52:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997A8C?

RGB(153, 122, 140) · HSL(325.2, 13.2%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.3%, 8.5%, 40.0%)

Does #997A8C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.81:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997A8C?

Use 000000 text on a #997A8C background; contrast on black is 5.52:1.