#9C8096

#9C8096

Color Values

HEX

#9C8096

RGB

156, 128, 150

HSL

312.9, 12.4%, 55.7%

HSV

312.9, 17.9%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.9%, 3.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6331 0.0463 333.6

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: #9C8096;
color: #9C8096;
border-color: #9C8096;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.94:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C8096?

RGB(156, 128, 150) · HSL(312.9, 12.4%, 55.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 17.9%, 3.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C8096 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.53:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C8096?

Use 000000 text on a #9C8096 background; contrast on black is 5.94:1.