Grayish Purple

The color #969596 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 150, 149, 150 and HSL values of 300°, 0%, 59%.

Color Values for #969596

Below are the different color format representations for #969596. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#969596
RGB:
rgb(150,149,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,0%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #969596

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #969596. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.8%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #969596

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 #969596

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #969596

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

Complementary Colors for #969596

The complementary color for #969596 is #969696. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #969596

The analogous colors for #969596 are #969696 and #969696. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #969596

The triadic colors for #969596 are #969696 and #969696. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #969596

These are the darker variations of #969596. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #787778 and #5A595A. This progression shows how #969596 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #969596

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ABAAAB and #C0BFC0. This progression shows how #969596. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #969596

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #969596. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #969596

Companies and brands that incorporate #969596 in their visual identity.

#969596 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #969596. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #969596 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 150, 149, 150 and HSL values of 300°, 0%, 59%.

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