#9B778E

#9B778E

Overview

#9B778E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 119, 142, in HSL 321.7°, 15.3%, 53.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.2%, 8.4%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B778E

RGB

155, 119, 142

HSL

321.7, 15.3%, 53.7%

HSV

321.7, 23.2%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.2%, 8.4%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.6117 0.0552 340.3

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: #9B778E;
color: #9B778E;
border-color: #9B778E;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.87:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B778E?

RGB(155, 119, 142) · HSL(321.7, 15.3%, 53.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.2%, 8.4%, 39.2%)

Does #9B778E meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.87:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B778E?

Use 000000 text on a #9B778E background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.