Grayish Purple

The color #9B8C9B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 155, 140, 155 and HSL values of 300°, 7%, 58%.

Color Values for #9B8C9B

Below are the different color format representations for #9B8C9B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9B8C9B
RGB:
rgb(155,140,155) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,7%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 10%, 0%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9B8C9B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9B8C9B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.8%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 60.8%

Contrast Analysis for #9B8C9B

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 #9B8C9B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9B8C9B

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

Complementary Colors for #9B8C9B

The complementary color for #9B8C9B is #8C9B8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9B8C9B

The analogous colors for #9B8C9B are #948C9B and #9B8C94. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9B8C9B

The triadic colors for #9B8C9B are #9B9B8C and #8C9B9B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9B8C9B

These are the darker variations of #9B8C9B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7C707C and #5D545D. This progression shows how #9B8C9B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9B8C9B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AFA3AF and #C3BAC3. This progression shows how #9B8C9B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9B8C9B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9B8C9B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #9B8C9B in their visual identity.

#9B8C9B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9B8C9B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9B8C9B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 155, 140, 155 and HSL values of 300°, 7%, 58%.

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