#9E8596

#9E8596

Overview

#9E8596 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 133, 150, in HSL 319.2°, 11.4%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 15.8%, 5.1%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E8596

RGB

158, 133, 150

HSL

319.2, 11.4%, 57.1%

HSV

319.2, 15.8%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.8%, 5.1%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6451 0.0387 337.8

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: #9E8596;
color: #9E8596;
border-color: #9E8596;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.36:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.25:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E8596?

RGB(158, 133, 150) · HSL(319.2, 11.4%, 57.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 15.8%, 5.1%, 38.0%)

Does #9E8596 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E8596?

Use 000000 text on a #9E8596 background; contrast on black is 6.25:1.