What color is #997D8D?

#997D8D is a medium, muted pink. In RGB it is rgb(153, 125, 141), and in HSL hsl(326, 12%, 55%).

Is #997D8D accessible as text?

On white, #997D8D has a contrast ratio of 3.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #997D8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #997D8D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is olive-500 (#7C7C67).

What colors go well with #997D8D?

#997D8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7E9A8A. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #997D8D below.

Is #997D8D good for buttons?

#997D8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #997D8D — white text only reaches 3.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #997D8D the same as CSS gray?

No — #997D8D is not the CSS named color gray, but gray (#808080) is the closest CSS named color.

#997D8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #997D8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #997D8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #997D8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #997D8D Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F0E7 Secondary #BCADA0 Ink #2B2723

Battleship Grey sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997D8D Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

Battleship Grey opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #997D8D Secondary #AFB3B9 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #8291A8 Anchor #2F3236

Battleship Grey keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #997D8D Secondary #B8AEB4 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

Battleship Grey is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Battleship Grey carrying the quiet middle.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #997D8D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203C Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Battleship Grey sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #997D8D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 55/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 36/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 5/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 42/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 16/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 96/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #997D8D

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People also use #997D8D with

Cool Gray Beaver Pewter Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EAE6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9A7E85 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #997D8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #997D8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 153 125 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.1% 0.041 343.1);
  --color-50: #F8F6F7;
  --color-100: #EDE8EB;
  --color-200: #DBD1D7;
  --color-300: #BFB0B9;
  --color-400: #A38F9A;
  --color-500: #85707C;
  --color-600: #685962;
  --color-700: #4C4348;
  --color-800: #332E31;
  --color-900: #201D1F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  battleship-grey: {
    50: '#F8F6F7',
    100: '#EDE8EB',
    200: '#DBD1D7',
    300: '#BFB0B9',
    400: '#A38F9A',
    500: '#85707C',
    600: '#685962',
    700: '#4C4348',
    800: '#332E31',
    900: '#201D1F',
  },
}

$base: #997D8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F8F6F7;
$base-100: #EDE8EB;
$base-200: #DBD1D7;
$base-300: #BFB0B9;
$base-400: #A38F9A;
$base-500: #85707C;
$base-600: #685962;
$base-700: #4C4348;
$base-800: #332E31;
$base-900: #201D1F;
$base-hover: #7E6372;
$base-subtle: #E0D9DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#997D8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F8F6F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#EDE8EB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#DBD1D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#BFB0B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#A38F9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#85707C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#685962",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#4C4348",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#332E31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#201D1F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #997D8D

Color Lab

Pairs with #997D8D

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