#9E8B98

#9E8B98

Overview

#9E8B98 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 139, 152, in HSL 318.9°, 8.9%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 12.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E8B98

RGB

158, 139, 152

HSL

318.9, 8.9%, 58.2%

HSV

318.9, 12.0%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6578 0.0293 337.4

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: #9E8B98;
color: #9E8B98;
border-color: #9E8B98;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.18:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.6:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E8B98?

RGB(158, 139, 152) · HSL(318.9, 8.9%, 58.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 12.0%, 3.8%, 38.0%)

Does #9E8B98 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.18:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E8B98?

Use 000000 text on a #9E8B98 background; contrast on black is 6.6:1.