#9B8E99

#9B8E99

Overview

#9B8E99 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 155, 142, 153, in HSL 309.2°, 6.1%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 8.4%, 1.3%, 39.2%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B8E99

RGB

155, 142, 153

HSL

309.2, 6.1%, 58.2%

HSV

309.2, 8.4%, 60.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 8.4%, 1.3%, 39.2%

OKLCH

0.6616 0.022 330.8

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: #9B8E99;
color: #9B8E99;
border-color: #9B8E99;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.12:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.72:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B8E99?

RGB(155, 142, 153) · HSL(309.2, 6.1%, 58.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 8.4%, 1.3%, 39.2%)

Does #9B8E99 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.12:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B8E99?

Use 000000 text on a #9B8E99 background; contrast on black is 6.72:1.