#9B8995

#9B8995

Overview

#9B8995 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 137, 149, in HSL 320.0°, 8.3%, 57.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 11.6%, 3.9%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B8995

RGB

155, 137, 149

HSL

320.0, 8.3%, 57.3%

HSV

320.0, 11.6%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.6%, 3.9%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.65 0.0275 338.1

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: #9B8995;
color: #9B8995;
border-color: #9B8995;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B8995?

RGB(155, 137, 149) · HSL(320.0, 8.3%, 57.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 11.6%, 3.9%, 39.2%)

Does #9B8995 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B8995?

Use 000000 text on a #9B8995 background; contrast on black is 6.41:1.