Grayish Purple

The color #9A959D is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 154, 149, 157 and HSL values of 278°, 4%, 60%.

Color Values for #9A959D

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HEX:
#9A959D
RGB:
rgb(154,149,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(278,4%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9A959D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9A959D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.4%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #9A959D

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 #9A959D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9A959D

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

Complementary Colors for #9A959D

The complementary color for #9A959D is #989D95. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9A959D

The analogous colors for #9A959D are #96959D and #9D959C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9A959D

The triadic colors for #9A959D are #9D9A95 and #959D9A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9A959D

These are the darker variations of #9A959D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7B777E and #5C595E. This progression shows how #9A959D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9A959D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AEAAB1 and #C2BFC4. This progression shows how #9A959D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9A959D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9A959D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9A959D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9A959D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9A959D is a grayish purple with RGB values of 154, 149, 157 and HSL values of 278°, 4%, 60%.

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