#9E8C96

#9E8C96

Overview

#9E8C96 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 158, 140, 150, in HSL 326.7°, 8.5%, 58.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 11.4%, 5.1%, 38.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9E8C96

RGB

158, 140, 150

HSL

326.7, 8.5%, 58.4%

HSV

326.7, 11.4%, 62.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.4%, 5.1%, 38.0%

OKLCH

0.6592 0.0258 343.3

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: #9E8C96;
color: #9E8C96;
border-color: #9E8C96;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.16:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.65:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9E8C96?

RGB(158, 140, 150) · HSL(326.7, 8.5%, 58.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 11.4%, 5.1%, 38.0%)

Does #9E8C96 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.16:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9E8C96?

Use 000000 text on a #9E8C96 background; contrast on black is 6.65:1.