#9B8E9C

#9B8E9C

Overview

#9B8E9C is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 155, 142, 156, in HSL 295.7°, 6.6%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9B8E9C

RGB

155, 142, 156

HSL

295.7, 6.6%, 58.4%

HSV

295.7, 9.0%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.6%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6626 0.0253 323.7

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: #9B8E9C;
color: #9B8E9C;
border-color: #9B8E9C;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.11:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.74:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9B8E9C?

RGB(155, 142, 156) · HSL(295.7, 6.6%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.6%, 9.0%, 0.0%, 38.8%)

Does #9B8E9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.11:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9B8E9C?

Use 000000 text on a #9B8E9C background; contrast on black is 6.74:1.