Grayish Purple

The color #969497 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 150, 148, 151 and HSL values of 280°, 1%, 59%.

Color Values for #969497

Below are the different color format representations for #969497. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#969497
RGB:
rgb(150,148,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,1%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #969497

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #969497. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.8%
Green: 58%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #969497

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 #969497

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #969497

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

Complementary Colors for #969497

The complementary color for #969497 is #969795. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #969497

The analogous colors for #969497 are #969597 and #979597. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #969497

The triadic colors for #969497 are #979795 and #959797. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #969497

These are the darker variations of #969497. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #787679 and #5A595B. This progression shows how #969497 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #969497

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ABA9AC and #C0BFC1. This progression shows how #969497. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #969497

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #969497. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #969497

Companies and brands that incorporate #969497 in their visual identity.

#969497 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #969497. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #969497 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 150, 148, 151 and HSL values of 280°, 1%, 59%.

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