Grayish Purple

The color #998C9F is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 140, 159 and HSL values of 281°, 9%, 59%.

Color Values for #998C9F

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HEX:
#998C9F
RGB:
rgb(153,140,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,9%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 12%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998C9F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998C9F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #998C9F

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 #998C9F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998C9F

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

Complementary Colors for #998C9F

The complementary color for #998C9F is #93A08D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998C9F

The analogous colors for #998C9F are #908DA0 and #A08D9C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998C9F

The triadic colors for #998C9F are #A09A8D and #8DA09A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998C9F

These are the darker variations of #998C9F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A707F and #5C545F. This progression shows how #998C9F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998C9F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADA3B2 and #C2BAC5. This progression shows how #998C9F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998C9F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998C9F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#998C9F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998C9F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998C9F is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 140, 159 and HSL values of 281°, 9%, 59%.

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