Grayish Purple

The color #9C8799 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 135, 153 and HSL values of 309°, 10%, 57%.

Color Values for #9C8799

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HEX:
#9C8799
RGB:
rgb(156,135,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,10%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 13%, 2%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C8799

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C8799. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 52.9%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #9C8799

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 #9C8799

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C8799

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

Complementary Colors for #9C8799

The complementary color for #9C8799 is #869C8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C8799

The analogous colors for #9C8799 are #95869C and #9C868E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C8799

The triadic colors for #9C8799 are #999C86 and #86999C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C8799

These are the darker variations of #9C8799. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D6C7A and #5E515C. This progression shows how #9C8799 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C8799

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B09FAD and #C4B7C2. This progression shows how #9C8799. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C8799

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C8799. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C8799 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C8799. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C8799 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 156, 135, 153 and HSL values of 309°, 10%, 57%.

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