Grayish Purple

The color #9B8BA3 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 155, 139, 163 and HSL values of 280°, 12%, 59%.

Color Values for #9B8BA3

Below are the different color format representations for #9B8BA3. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9B8BA3
RGB:
rgb(155,139,163) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,12%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 15%, 0%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9B8BA3

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9B8BA3. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.8%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 63.9%

Contrast Analysis for #9B8BA3

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 #9B8BA3

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9B8BA3

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

Complementary Colors for #9B8BA3

The complementary color for #9B8BA3 is #92A38A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9B8BA3

The analogous colors for #9B8BA3 are #8E8AA3 and #A38A9F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9B8BA3

The triadic colors for #9B8BA3 are #A39B8A and #8AA39B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9B8BA3

These are the darker variations of #9B8BA3. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7C6F82 and #5D5362. This progression shows how #9B8BA3 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9B8BA3

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AFA2B5 and #C3B9C8. This progression shows how #9B8BA3. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9B8BA3

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9B8BA3. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9B8BA3 in their visual identity.

#9B8BA3 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9B8BA3. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9B8BA3 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 155, 139, 163 and HSL values of 280°, 12%, 59%.

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