#9F8DA0

#9F8DA0

Overview

#9F8DA0 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 159, 141, 160, in HSL 296.8°, 9.1%, 59.0%, and in CMYK 0.6%, 11.9%, 0.0%, 37.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 4009 Pastel Violet.

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Color Values

HEX

#9F8DA0

RGB

159, 141, 160

HSL

296.8, 9.1%, 59.0%

HSV

296.8, 11.9%, 62.7%

CMYK

0.6%, 11.9%, 0.0%, 37.3%

OKLCH

0.6655 0.0346 324.3

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: #9F8DA0;
color: #9F8DA0;
border-color: #9F8DA0;
Nearest Tailwind: Zinc 400 #A1A1AA

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.79:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #9F8DA0?

RGB(159, 141, 160) · HSL(296.8, 9.1%, 59.0%) · CMYK(0.6%, 11.9%, 0.0%, 37.3%)

Does #9F8DA0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #9F8DA0?

Use 000000 text on a #9F8DA0 background; contrast on black is 6.79:1.