#997F9E

#997F9E

Overview

#997F9E is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 153, 127, 158, in HSL 290.3°, 13.8%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 3.2%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#997F9E

RGB

153, 127, 158

HSL

290.3, 13.8%, 55.9%

HSV

290.3, 19.6%, 62.0%

CMYK

3.2%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6311 0.0546 320.8

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: #997F9E;
color: #997F9E;
border-color: #997F9E;
Nearest Tailwind: Gray 500 #6B7280

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.57:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.88:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #997F9E?

RGB(153, 127, 158) · HSL(290.3, 13.8%, 55.9%) · CMYK(3.2%, 19.6%, 0.0%, 38.0%)

Does #997F9E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.57:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #997F9E?

Use 000000 text on a #997F9E background; contrast on black is 5.88:1.