#9E8895

#9E8895

Color Values

HEX

#9E8895

RGB

158, 136, 149

HSL

324.5, 10.2%, 57.6%

HSV

324.5, 13.9%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.9%, 5.7%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6508 0.0323 341.8

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: #9E8895;
color: #9E8895;
border-color: #9E8895;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.28:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.41:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E8895?

RGB(158, 136, 149) · HSL(324.5, 10.2%, 57.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 13.9%, 5.7%, 38.0%)

Does #9E8895 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.28:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E8895?

Use 000000 text on a #9E8895 background; contrast on black is 6.41:1.