Grayish Purple

The color #9B9699 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 155, 150, 153 and HSL values of 324°, 2%, 60%.

Color Values for #9B9699

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HEX:
#9B9699
RGB:
rgb(155,150,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(324,2%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 3%, 1%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9B9699

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9B9699. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60.8%
Green: 58.8%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #9B9699

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 #9B9699

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9B9699

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

Complementary Colors for #9B9699

The complementary color for #9B9699 is #979B99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9B9699

The analogous colors for #9B9699 are #9B979B and #9B9797. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9B9699

The triadic colors for #9B9699 are #999B97 and #97999B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9B9699

These are the darker variations of #9B9699. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7C787A and #5D5A5C. This progression shows how #9B9699 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9B9699

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AFABAD and #C3C0C2. This progression shows how #9B9699. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9B9699

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9B9699. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9B9699 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9B9699. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9B9699 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 155, 150, 153 and HSL values of 324°, 2%, 60%.

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