Grayish Purple

The color #998196 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 129, 150 and HSL values of 308°, 11%, 55%.

Color Values for #998196

Below are the different color format representations for #998196. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#998196
RGB:
rgb(153,129,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,11%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 16%, 2%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998196

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998196. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 50.6%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #998196

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 #998196

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998196

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

Complementary Colors for #998196

The complementary color for #998196 is #809983. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998196

The analogous colors for #998196 are #908099 and #998089. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998196

The triadic colors for #998196 are #969980 and #809699. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998196

These are the darker variations of #998196. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A6778 and #5C4D5A. This progression shows how #998196 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998196

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD9AAB and #C2B3C0. This progression shows how #998196. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998196

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998196. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #998196

Companies and brands that incorporate #998196 in their visual identity.

#998196 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998196. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998196 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 129, 150 and HSL values of 308°, 11%, 55%.

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