Grayish Purple

The color #998597 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 133, 151 and HSL values of 306°, 9%, 56%.

Color Values for #998597

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HEX:
#998597
RGB:
rgb(153,133,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(306,9%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 1%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998597

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998597. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #998597

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 #998597

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998597

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

Complementary Colors for #998597

The complementary color for #998597 is #859987. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998597

The analogous colors for #998597 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 #998597

The triadic colors for #998597 are #979985 and #859799. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998597

These are the darker variations of #998597. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A6A79 and #5C505B. This progression shows how #998597 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998597

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD9DAC and #C2B6C1. This progression shows how #998597. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998597

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998597. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #998597

Companies and brands that incorporate #998597 in their visual identity.

#998597 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998597. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998597 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 133, 151 and HSL values of 306°, 9%, 56%.

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