#9E8DA0 Color Information

Hex color code: #9E8DA0

The hex color #9E8DA0 is a balanced magenta with RGB values of (158, 141, 160) and HSL of (294°, 9%, 59%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameRosy Brown
HEX
#9E8DA0
RGB
158, 141, 160
HSL
294°, 9%, 59%
CMYK
1%, 12%, 0%, 37%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #9E8DA0;
background-color: #9E8DA0;
border-color: #9E8DA0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9E8DA0;
border: 2px solid #9E8DA0;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#9E8DA0]
text-[#9E8DA0]
border-[#9E8DA0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9E8DA0]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9E8DA0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9E8DA0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #9E8DA0; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9E8DA0; background-color: #9E8DA015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #9E8DA020; border-left: 4px solid #9E8DA0; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9E8DA0; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9E8DA0 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

158, 141, 160

Red: 158 / Green: 141 / Blue: 160

HSL

294°, 9%, 59%

Hue: 294° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

1%, 12%, 0%, 37%

Cyan: 1% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 37%

What color is #9E8DA0?

#9E8DA0 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9E8DA0 to RGB:

rgb(158, 141, 160)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9E8DA0 to HSL:

hsl(294, 9%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9E8DA0 to CMYK:

cmyk(1%, 12%, 0%, 37%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted magenta tone, #9E8DA0 has RGB (158, 141, 160) and HSL (294°, 9%, 59%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9E8DA0 is #8FA08D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #958DA0.

Use #9E8DA0 in CSS: color: #9E8DA0 or background-color: #9E8DA0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9E8DA0

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.77:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E8DA0?

#9E8DA0 is a muted magenta color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #9E8DA0?

#9E8DA0 in RGB is (158, 141, 160) - 158 red, 141 green, and 160 blue.

How to use #9E8DA0 in CSS?

Use #9E8DA0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9E8DA0?

#8FA08D (complementary), #958DA0 (analogous), and #78667A (lighter shade) work well with #9E8DA0.