#997C9A

#997C9A

Overview

#997C9A is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 124, 154, in HSL 298.0°, 12.9%, 54.5%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 39.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997C9A

RGB

153, 124, 154

HSL

298.0, 12.9%, 54.5%

HSV

298.0, 19.5%, 60.4%

CMYK

0.6%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 39.6%

OKLCH

0.6237 0.0557 325.2

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: #997C9A;
color: #997C9A;
border-color: #997C9A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.68:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.7:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997C9A?

RGB(153, 124, 154) · HSL(298.0, 12.9%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.6%, 19.5%, 0.0%, 39.6%)

Does #997C9A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.68:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997C9A?

Use 000000 text on a #997C9A background; contrast on black is 5.7:1.