#997E8D

#997E8D

Overview

#997E8D is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 126, 141, in HSL 326.7°, 11.7%, 54.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 17.6%, 7.8%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997E8D

RGB

153, 126, 141

HSL

326.7, 11.7%, 54.7%

HSV

326.7, 17.6%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.6%, 7.8%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6231 0.0393 343.8

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: #997E8D;
color: #997E8D;
border-color: #997E8D;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.67:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997E8D?

RGB(153, 126, 141) · HSL(326.7, 11.7%, 54.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 17.6%, 7.8%, 40.0%)

Does #997E8D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.67:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997E8D?

Use 000000 text on a #997E8D background; contrast on black is 5.72:1.