Grayish Purple

The color #968996 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 150, 137, 150 and HSL values of 300°, 6%, 56%.

Color Values for #968996

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HEX:
#968996
RGB:
rgb(150,137,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,6%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 9%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #968996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #968996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.8%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #968996

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 #968996

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #968996

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

Complementary Colors for #968996

The complementary color for #968996 is #889688. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #968996

The analogous colors for #968996 are #8F8896 and #96888F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #968996

The triadic colors for #968996 are #969688 and #889696. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #968996

These are the darker variations of #968996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #786E78 and #5A525A. This progression shows how #968996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #968996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ABA1AB and #C0B8C0. This progression shows how #968996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #968996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #968996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#968996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #968996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #968996 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 150, 137, 150 and HSL values of 300°, 6%, 56%.

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