Grayish Purple

The color #9B8D97 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 155, 141, 151 and HSL values of 317°, 7%, 58%.

Color Values for #9B8D97

Below are the different color format representations for #9B8D97. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9B8D97
RGB:
rgb(155,141,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(317,7%,58%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 9%, 3%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9B8D97

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9B8D97. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.8%
Green: 55.3%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #9B8D97

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 #9B8D97

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9B8D97

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

Complementary Colors for #9B8D97

The complementary color for #9B8D97 is #8C9B91. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9B8D97

The analogous colors for #9B8D97 are #988C9B and #9B8C90. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9B8D97

The triadic colors for #9B8D97 are #979B8C and #8C979B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9B8D97

These are the darker variations of #9B8D97. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7C7179 and #5D555B. This progression shows how #9B8D97 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9B8D97

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AFA4AC and #C3BBC1. This progression shows how #9B8D97. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9B8D97

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9B8D97. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9B8D97 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9B8D97. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9B8D97 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 155, 141, 151 and HSL values of 317°, 7%, 58%.

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