Grayish Purple

The color #9C959F is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 149, 159 and HSL values of 282°, 5%, 60%.

Color Values for #9C959F

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HEX:
#9C959F
RGB:
rgb(156,149,159) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(282,5%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C959F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C959F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 62.4%

Contrast Analysis for #9C959F

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 #9C959F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C959F

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

Complementary Colors for #9C959F

The complementary color for #9C959F is #979E94. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C959F

The analogous colors for #9C959F are #96949E and #9E949C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C959F

The triadic colors for #9C959F are #9E9B94 and #949E9B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C959F

These are the darker variations of #9C959F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D777F and #5E595F. This progression shows how #9C959F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C959F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0AAB2 and #C4BFC5. This progression shows how #9C959F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C959F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C959F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C959F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C959F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C959F is a grayish purple with RGB values of 156, 149, 159 and HSL values of 282°, 5%, 60%.

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