#9C778A

#9C778A

Overview

#9C778A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 119, 138, in HSL 329.2°, 15.7%, 53.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.7%, 11.5%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C778A

RGB

156, 119, 138

HSL

329.2, 15.7%, 53.9%

HSV

329.2, 23.7%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.7%, 11.5%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6114 0.0531 346.6

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: #9C778A;
color: #9C778A;
border-color: #9C778A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.42:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C778A?

RGB(156, 119, 138) · HSL(329.2, 15.7%, 53.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 23.7%, 11.5%, 38.8%)

Does #9C778A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.88:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C778A?

Use 000000 text on a #9C778A background; contrast on black is 5.42:1.