Grayish Purple

The color #9B8B99 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 155, 139, 153 and HSL values of 308°, 7%, 58%.

Color Values for #9B8B99

Below are the different color format representations for #9B8B99. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9B8B99
RGB:
rgb(155,139,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(308,7%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 1%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9B8B99

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9B8B99. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.8%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #9B8B99

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 #9B8B99

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9B8B99

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

Complementary Colors for #9B8B99

The complementary color for #9B8B99 is #8C9B8E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9B8B99

The analogous colors for #9B8B99 are #968C9B and #9B8C92. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9B8B99

The triadic colors for #9B8B99 are #999B8C and #8C999B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9B8B99

These are the darker variations of #9B8B99. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7C6F7A and #5D535C. This progression shows how #9B8B99 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9B8B99

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AFA2AD and #C3B9C2. This progression shows how #9B8B99. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9B8B99

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9B8B99. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9B8B99 in their visual identity.

#9B8B99 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9B8B99. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9B8B99 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 155, 139, 153 and HSL values of 308°, 7%, 58%.

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