#9C8998

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9C8998?

RGB(156, 137, 152), HSL(312.6, 8.8%, 57.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 12.2%, 2.6%, 38.8%).

Q: Does #9C8998 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.26:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#9C8998 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 156, 137, 152, in HSL 312.6°, 8.8%, 57.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 12.2%, 2.6%, 38.8%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9C8998

RGB

156, 137, 152

HSL

312.6, 8.8%, 57.5%

HSV

312.6, 12.2%, 61.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.2%, 2.6%, 38.8%

OKLCH

0.6519 0.0313 333.1

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 4009 Pastel Violet

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.