Grayish Purple

The color #9C8AA5 is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 138, 165 and HSL values of 280°, 13%, 59%.

Color Values for #9C8AA5

Below are the different color format representations for #9C8AA5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#9C8AA5
RGB:
rgb(156,138,165) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,13%,59%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(5%, 16%, 0%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C8AA5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C8AA5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 64.7%

Contrast Analysis for #9C8AA5

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 #9C8AA5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C8AA5

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

Complementary Colors for #9C8AA5

The complementary color for #9C8AA5 is #92A489. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C8AA5

The analogous colors for #9C8AA5 are #8D89A4 and #A489A0. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C8AA5

The triadic colors for #9C8AA5 are #A49B89 and #89A49B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C8AA5

These are the darker variations of #9C8AA5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D6E84 and #5E5363. This progression shows how #9C8AA5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C8AA5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0A1B7 and #C4B9C9. This progression shows how #9C8AA5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C8AA5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C8AA5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #9C8AA5

Companies and brands that incorporate #9C8AA5 in their visual identity.

#9C8AA5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C8AA5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C8AA5 is a grayish purple with RGB values of 156, 138, 165 and HSL values of 280°, 13%, 59%.

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