Grayish Purple

The color #998499 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 132, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 9%, 56%.

Color Values for #998499

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HEX:
#998499
RGB:
rgb(153,132,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,9%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 14%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998499

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998499. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #998499

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 #998499

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998499

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

Complementary Colors for #998499

The complementary color for #998499 is #859985. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998499

The analogous colors for #998499 are #8F8599 and #99858F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998499

The triadic colors for #998499 are #999985 and #859999. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998499

These are the darker variations of #998499. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A6A7A and #5C4F5C. This progression shows how #998499 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998499

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD9DAD and #C2B5C2. This progression shows how #998499. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998499

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998499. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #998499

Companies and brands that incorporate #998499 in their visual identity.

#998499 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998499. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998499 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 132, 153 and HSL values of 300°, 9%, 56%.

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