Grayish Blue

The color #9696B5 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 150, 150, 181 and HSL values of 240°, 17%, 65%.

Color Values for #9696B5

Below are the different color format representations for #9696B5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9696B5
RGB:
rgb(150,150,181) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,17%,65%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 17%, 0%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9696B5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9696B5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.8%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 71%

Contrast Analysis for #9696B5

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 #9696B5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9696B5

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

Complementary Colors for #9696B5

The complementary color for #9696B5 is #B5B597. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9696B5

The analogous colors for #9696B5 are #97A6B5 and #A697B5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9696B5

The triadic colors for #9696B5 are #B59797 and #97B597. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9696B5

These are the darker variations of #9696B5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #787891 and #5A5A6D. This progression shows how #9696B5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9696B5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ABABC4 and #C0C0D3. This progression shows how #9696B5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9696B5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9696B5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9696B5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9696B5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9696B5 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 150, 150, 181 and HSL values of 240°, 17%, 65%.

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