Grayish Purple

The color #9A8996 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 154, 137, 150 and HSL values of 314°, 8%, 57%.

Color Values for #9A8996

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HEX:
#9A8996
RGB:
rgb(154,137,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(314,8%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 11%, 3%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9A8996

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9A8996. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.4%
Green: 53.7%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #9A8996

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 #9A8996

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9A8996

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

Complementary Colors for #9A8996

The complementary color for #9A8996 is #899A8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9A8996

The analogous colors for #9A8996 are #95899A and #9A898D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9A8996

The triadic colors for #9A8996 are #969A89 and #89969A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9A8996

These are the darker variations of #9A8996. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7B6E78 and #5C525A. This progression shows how #9A8996 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9A8996

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AEA1AB and #C2B8C0. This progression shows how #9A8996. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9A8996

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9A8996. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9A8996 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9A8996. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9A8996 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 154, 137, 150 and HSL values of 314°, 8%, 57%.

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