Grayish Purple

The color #998D9D is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 141, 157 and HSL values of 285°, 8%, 58%.

Color Values for #998D9D

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HEX:
#998D9D
RGB:
rgb(153,141,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,8%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #998D9D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #998D9D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 55.3%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #998D9D

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 #998D9D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #998D9D

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

Complementary Colors for #998D9D

The complementary color for #998D9D is #909C8B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #998D9D

The analogous colors for #998D9D are #908B9C and #9C8B98. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #998D9D

The triadic colors for #998D9D are #9C988B and #8B9C98. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #998D9D

These are the darker variations of #998D9D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A717E and #5C555E. This progression shows how #998D9D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #998D9D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #ADA4B1 and #C2BBC4. This progression shows how #998D9D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #998D9D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #998D9D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#998D9D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #998D9D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #998D9D is a grayish purple with RGB values of 153, 141, 157 and HSL values of 285°, 8%, 58%.

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