#9B899C

#9B899C

Color Values

HEX

#9B899C

RGB

155, 137, 156

HSL

296.8, 8.8%, 57.5%

HSV

296.8, 12.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 12.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6523 0.0347 324.3

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: #9B899C;
color: #9B899C;
border-color: #9B899C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

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 #9B899C?

RGB(155, 137, 156) · HSL(296.8, 8.8%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.6%, 12.2%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9B899C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.25:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B899C?

Use 000000 text on a #9B899C background; contrast on black is 6.45:1.