#997A9F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997A9F?

RGB(153, 122, 159), HSL(290.3, 16.2%, 55.1%), CMYK(3.8%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 37.6%).

Q: Does #997A9F meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#997A9F is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 122, 159, in HSL 290.3°, 16.2%, 55.1%, and in CMYK 3.8%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 37.6%. The nearest named color is plum 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#997A9F

RGB

153, 122, 159

HSL

290.3, 16.2%, 55.1%

HSV

290.3, 23.3%, 62.4%

CMYK

3.8%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 37.6%

OKLCH

0.6217 0.0653 320.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: plum 4

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.