#997E9C

#997E9C

Overview

#997E9C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 126, 156, in HSL 294.0°, 13.2%, 55.3%, and in CMYK 1.9%, 19.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997E9C

RGB

153, 126, 156

HSL

294.0, 13.2%, 55.3%

HSV

294.0, 19.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

1.9%, 19.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6284 0.0542 323.0

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: #997E9C;
color: #997E9C;
border-color: #997E9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.61:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.82:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997E9C?

RGB(153, 126, 156) · HSL(294.0, 13.2%, 55.3%) · CMYK(1.9%, 19.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #997E9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.61:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997E9C?

Use 000000 text on a #997E9C background; contrast on black is 5.82:1.