Grayish Purple

The color #988C9E is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 152, 140, 158 and HSL values of 280°, 8%, 58%.

Color Values for #988C9E

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HEX:
#988C9E
RGB:
rgb(152,140,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,8%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 11%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #988C9E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #988C9E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 59.6%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #988C9E

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 #988C9E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #988C9E

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

Complementary Colors for #988C9E

The complementary color for #988C9E is #919C8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #988C9E

The analogous colors for #988C9E are #8E8B9C and #9C8B9A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #988C9E

The triadic colors for #988C9E are #9C978B and #8B9C97. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #988C9E

These are the darker variations of #988C9E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A707E and #5B545F. This progression shows how #988C9E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #988C9E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADA3B1 and #C1BAC5. This progression shows how #988C9E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #988C9E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #988C9E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#988C9E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #988C9E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #988C9E is a grayish purple with RGB values of 152, 140, 158 and HSL values of 280°, 8%, 58%.

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