#9C8196

#9C8196

Overview

#9C8196 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 129, 150, in HSL 313.3°, 12.0%, 55.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 17.3%, 3.8%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C8196

RGB

156, 129, 150

HSL

313.3, 12.0%, 55.9%

HSV

313.3, 17.3%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.3%, 3.8%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6351 0.0444 333.9

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: #9C8196;
color: #9C8196;
border-color: #9C8196;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 500 #71717A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.5:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

5.99:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C8196?

RGB(156, 129, 150) · HSL(313.3, 12.0%, 55.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 17.3%, 3.8%, 38.8%)

Does #9C8196 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.5:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9C8196?

Use 000000 text on a #9C8196 background; contrast on black is 5.99:1.