Grayish Purple

The color #998497 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 132, 151 and HSL values of 306°, 9%, 56%.

Color Values for #998497

Below are the different color format representations for #998497. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#998497
RGB:
rgb(153,132,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(306,9%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 14%, 1%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998497

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998497. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 51.8%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #998497

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 #998497

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998497

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

Complementary Colors for #998497

The complementary color for #998497 is #859987. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998497

The analogous colors for #998497 are #918599 and #99858D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998497

The triadic colors for #998497 are #979985 and #859799. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998497

These are the darker variations of #998497. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A6A79 and #5C4F5B. This progression shows how #998497 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998497

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD9DAC and #C2B5C1. This progression shows how #998497. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998497

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998497. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #998497

Companies and brands that incorporate #998497 in their visual identity.

#998497 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998497. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998497 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 132, 151 and HSL values of 306°, 9%, 56%.

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