#998A99

#998A99

Overview

#998A99 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 153, 138, 153, in HSL 300.0°, 6.8%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#998A99

RGB

153, 138, 153

HSL

300.0, 6.8%, 57.1%

HSV

300.0, 9.8%, 60.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.6515 0.028 325.9

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: #998A99;
color: #998A99;
border-color: #998A99;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.45:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #998A99?

RGB(153, 138, 153) · HSL(300.0, 6.8%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 9.8%, 0.0%, 40.0%)

Does #998A99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #998A99?

Use 000000 text on a #998A99 background; contrast on black is 6.45:1.