Grayish Purple

The color #978C9C is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 151, 140, 156 and HSL values of 281°, 7%, 58%.

Color Values for #978C9C

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HEX:
#978C9C
RGB:
rgb(151,140,156) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,7%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #978C9C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #978C9C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.2%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 61.2%

Contrast Analysis for #978C9C

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 #978C9C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #978C9C

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

Complementary Colors for #978C9C

The complementary color for #978C9C is #919B8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #978C9C

The analogous colors for #978C9C are #8F8C9B and #9B8C99. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #978C9C

The triadic colors for #978C9C are #9B978C and #8C9B97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #978C9C

These are the darker variations of #978C9C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #79707D and #5B545E. This progression shows how #978C9C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #978C9C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ACA3B0 and #C1BAC4. This progression shows how #978C9C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #978C9C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #978C9C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#978C9C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #978C9C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #978C9C is a grayish purple with RGB values of 151, 140, 156 and HSL values of 281°, 7%, 58%.

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