#9B8B9D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B8B9D?

RGB(155, 139, 157), HSL(293.3, 8.4%, 58.0%), CMYK(1.3%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%).

Q: Does #9B8B9D meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.19:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9B8B9D is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 139, 157, in HSL 293.3°, 8.4%, 58.0%, and in CMYK 1.3%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B8B9D

RGB

155, 139, 157

HSL

293.3, 8.4%, 58.0%

HSV

293.3, 11.5%, 61.6%

CMYK

1.3%, 11.5%, 0.0%, 38.4%

OKLCH

0.6568 0.0321 322.5

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.