#9B8A96

#9B8A96

Overview

#9B8A96 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 138, 150, in HSL 317.6°, 7.8%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 11.0%, 3.2%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B8A96

RGB

155, 138, 150

HSL

317.6, 7.8%, 57.5%

HSV

317.6, 11.0%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.0%, 3.2%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.6524 0.0266 336.4

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: #9B8A96;
color: #9B8A96;
border-color: #9B8A96;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.47:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B8A96?

RGB(155, 138, 150) · HSL(317.6, 7.8%, 57.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 11.0%, 3.2%, 39.2%)

Does #9B8A96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

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

What text color is readable on #9B8A96?

Use 000000 text on a #9B8A96 background; contrast on black is 6.47:1.