#997D99

#997D99

Overview

#997D99 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 125, 153, in HSL 300.0°, 12.1%, 54.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997D99

RGB

153, 125, 153

HSL

300.0, 12.1%, 54.5%

HSV

300.0, 18.3%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6253 0.0527 326.2

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: #997D99;
color: #997D99;
border-color: #997D99;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.65:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.75:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997D99?

RGB(153, 125, 153) · HSL(300.0, 12.1%, 54.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 18.3%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #997D99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.65:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997D99?

Use 000000 text on a #997D99 background; contrast on black is 5.75:1.