Grayish Purple

The color #9C979D is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 156, 151, 157 and HSL values of 290°, 3%, 60%.

Color Values for #9C979D

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HEX:
#9C979D
RGB:
rgb(156,151,157) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(290,3%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #9C979D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #9C979D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 61.2%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 61.6%

Contrast Analysis for #9C979D

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 #9C979D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #9C979D

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

Complementary Colors for #9C979D

The complementary color for #9C979D is #979C96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #9C979D

The analogous colors for #9C979D are #98969C and #9C969A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #9C979D

The triadic colors for #9C979D are #9C9B96 and #969C9B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #9C979D

These are the darker variations of #9C979D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7D797E and #5E5B5E. This progression shows how #9C979D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #9C979D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B0ACB1 and #C4C1C4. This progression shows how #9C979D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #9C979D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #9C979D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#9C979D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #9C979D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #9C979D is a grayish purple with RGB values of 156, 151, 157 and HSL values of 290°, 3%, 60%.

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