Grayish Purple

The color #9C8196 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 129, 150 and HSL values of 313°, 12%, 56%.

Color Values for #9C8196

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HEX:
#9C8196
RGB:
rgb(156,129,150) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(313,12%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 4%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C8196

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C8196. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 50.6%
Blue: 58.8%

Contrast Analysis for #9C8196

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 #9C8196

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C8196

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

Complementary Colors for #9C8196

The complementary color for #9C8196 is #819C87. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C8196

The analogous colors for #9C8196 are #95819C and #9C8189. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C8196

The triadic colors for #9C8196 are #969C81 and #81969C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C8196

These are the darker variations of #9C8196. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D6778 and #5E4D5A. This progression shows how #9C8196 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C8196

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B09AAB and #C4B3C0. This progression shows how #9C8196. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C8196

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C8196. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9C8196

Companies and brands that incorporate #9C8196 in their visual identity.

#9C8196 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C8196. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C8196 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 156, 129, 150 and HSL values of 313°, 12%, 56%.

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