#9E899A

#9E899A

Overview

#9E899A is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 137, 154, in HSL 311.4°, 9.8%, 57.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 13.3%, 2.5%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#9E899A

RGB

158, 137, 154

HSL

311.4, 9.8%, 57.8%

HSV

311.4, 13.3%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.3%, 2.5%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6544 0.0349 332.4

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: #9E899A;
color: #9E899A;
border-color: #9E899A;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Compare With

Related Articles

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E899A?

RGB(158, 137, 154) · HSL(311.4, 9.8%, 57.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 13.3%, 2.5%, 38.0%)

Does #9E899A meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.23:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E899A?

Use 000000 text on a #9E899A background; contrast on black is 6.5:1.