#997C97

#997C97

Color Values

HEX

#997C97

RGB

153, 124, 151

HSL

304.1, 12.4%, 54.3%

HSV

304.1, 19.0%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.0%, 1.3%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6226 0.0525 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: #997C97;
color: #997C97;
border-color: #997C97;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.69:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.68:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997C97?

RGB(153, 124, 151) · HSL(304.1, 12.4%, 54.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 19.0%, 1.3%, 40.0%)

Does #997C97 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.69:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997C97?

Use 000000 text on a #997C97 background; contrast on black is 5.68:1.