#997B97

#997B97

Color Values

HEX

#997B97

RGB

153, 123, 151

HSL

304.0, 12.8%, 54.1%

HSV

304.0, 19.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.6%, 1.3%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6207 0.0544 328.4

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: #997B97;
color: #997B97;
border-color: #997B97;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.73:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.63:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997B97?

RGB(153, 123, 151) · HSL(304.0, 12.8%, 54.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.6%, 1.3%, 40.0%)

Does #997B97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.73:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997B97?

Use 000000 text on a #997B97 background; contrast on black is 5.63:1.