Grayish Purple

The color #957999 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 149, 121, 153 and HSL values of 293°, 14%, 54%.

Color Values for #957999

Below are the different color format representations for #957999. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#957999
RGB:
rgb(149,121,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(293,14%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 21%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #957999

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #957999. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.4%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #957999

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #957999

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #957999

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #957999

The complementary color for #957999 is #7D9A79. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #957999

The analogous colors for #957999 are #86799A and #9A798E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #957999

The triadic colors for #957999 are #9A9679 and #799A96. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #957999

These are the darker variations of #957999. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #77617A and #59495C. This progression shows how #957999 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #957999

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AA94AD and #BFAFC2. This progression shows how #957999. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #957999

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #957999. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #957999

Companies and brands that incorporate #957999 in their visual identity.

#957999 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #957999. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #957999 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 149, 121, 153 and HSL values of 293°, 14%, 54%.

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